One Who Makes Deceitful Pretences Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	31%	4		From the Latin for “deeds done”, word for exploits or feats; divisions of ballets, dramas, operas or plays; set performances; or, pretences
3	31%	8		Word for absurd acts, masquerades, ridiculous pretences or travesties; or, riddles acted out in a parlour game of the same name

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We think the answer is "IMPOSTER" which means:

noun

• A person who makes deceitful pretenses

An example sentence would be:

• "She suspected her brother might be an imposter posing as her real brother."
• "The imposter pretended to be a police officer to gain access to the building."

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The Guardian Speedy10 Aug 2014	Down 5
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3	From the Latin for “deeds done”, word for exploits or feats; divisions of ballets, dramas, operas or plays; set performances; or, pretences Telegraph Giant General Knowledge - 20 May 2023	Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 20 May 2023
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6	Soft-hearted moneylenders make pretences a reality The Guardian Cryptic - 17 May 2010	The Guardian Cryptic / 17 May 2010
7	Word for absurd acts, masquerades, ridiculous pretences or travesties; or, riddles acted out in a parlour game of the same name Telegraph Giant General Knowledge - 26 Aug 2023	Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 26 Aug 2023