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noun • a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage | ||||||||
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noun • (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act • an evil act not necessarily punishable by law | ||||||||
| 21% | 5 | Phony | ||||||
adjective satellite • fraudulent; having a misleading appearance | ||||||||
Acts Phony Crossword Clue
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SYCOPHANT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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SYCOPHANT
Updated: October 11, 2023
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