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Claimant To The Throne Crossword Clue
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PRETENDER which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PRETENDER
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PRETENDER" which means:
- noun
- • A person who makes deceitful pretenses
- • A claimant to the throne or to the office of ruler (usually without just title)
- • A person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
An example sentence would be:
- • "He claims to be a prince, but everyone knows he is just a pretender."
- • "The museum displayed a collection of artifacts, but some were identified as pretenders."
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| The Guardian Quick04 Apr 2009 | Down 7 | |
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