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Phony Fake Bogus Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SHAM which was last seen in the New York Times Mini crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SHAM

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199%4Exact Match!
240%8Phony or bogus in nature
335%9Phony or fake

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SHAM" which means:

    noun
  • • Something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
  • • A person who makes deceitful pretenses
  • adjective satellite
  • • Adopted in order to deceive
  • verb
  • • Make a pretence of
  • • Make believe with the intent to deceive
  • adjective
  • • Intended to deceive; false.
  • • Counterfeit; unreal

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The election was a sham, with many reports of voter fraud."
  • • "She realized that their friendship was a sham, and they were never truly close."

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