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noun • a word acted out in an episode of the game of charades • making a false outward show | ||||||||
46% | 10 | Authenticity pretended in pretence | ||||||
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32% | 11 | Humorous or absurd misuse of a word, often resulting in a nonsensical or absurd statement | ||||||
noun • the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar | ||||||||
Absurd Pretence Crossword Clue
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CHARADE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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CHARADE
Updated: October 13, 2023
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