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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 24% | 10 | In a way that is contrived or put-on | |
| 3 | 24% | 12 | Exaggerated or contrived behavior | |
Contrived Idea Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 159 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
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 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "FIGMENT" which means:
- noun
- • A contrived or fantastic idea
An example sentence would be:
- • "The monster in the movie was just a figment of the director's imagination."
- • "His claim of seeing a ghost was dismissed as a figment of his imagination."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Quick17 Feb 2014 | Down 2 | |
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