Care Had To Be Exercised In This Absurd Pretence Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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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

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