Its Not Really Used As A Prefix Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PSEUDO which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PSEUDO

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	41%	10		Where compasses point when you're really, really cold
3	41%	9		Really, really wiggly

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "PSEUDO" which means:

noun

• A person who makes deceitful pretenses

adjective satellite

• (often used in combination) not genuine but having the appearance of

adjective

• Other than what is apparent; spurious; sham.
• Insincere.

An example sentence would be:

• "She bought a pseudo designer handbag from a street vendor."
• "The artist created a pseudo masterpiece that fooled many art enthusiasts."

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Clue Last Found In...

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The Guardian Cryptic09 Nov 2009	Down 23
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