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Phony Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is FAKE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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97%4Exact Match!
noun

• something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

• a person who makes deceitful pretenses

• (football) a deceptive move made by a football player

adjective satellite

• fraudulent; having a misleading appearance

• not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

verb

• make a copy of with the intent to deceive

• tamper, with the purpose of deception

• speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths

96%5Exact Match!
adjective satellite

• fraudulent; having a misleading appearance

95%9Exact Match!
adjective

• lacking sincerity

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Source #Number Answer
New York Times02 Sep 2023 Down 10
New York Times30 May 2023 Down 23
New York Times Mini08 Dec 2022 Down 3
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