Absurd Pretense Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	99%	7		Exact Match!
	noun • a word acted out in an episode of the game of charades • making a false outward show
	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
	22%	6		Pretense
	noun • the face or front of a building • a showy misrepresentation intended to conceal something unpleasant

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