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noun • a contrived or fantastic idea | ||||||||
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adverb • in an affected manner | ||||||||
| 24% | 12 | Exaggerated or contrived behavior | ||||||
noun • the quality of being false or artificial (as to impress others) • a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display | ||||||||
Contrived Idea Crossword Clue
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FIGMENT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
FIGMENT
Updated: October 13, 2023
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