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Pretence Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ACT which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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noun

• a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body

• something that people do or cause to happen

• a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet

• a short performance that is part of a longer program

• a manifestation of insincerity

verb

• perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

• behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

• play a role or part

• discharge one's duties

• pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind

• be suitable for theatrical performance

• have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected

• be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure

• behave unnaturally or affectedly

• perform on a stage or theater

96%7Exact Match!
noun

• a word acted out in an episode of the game of charades

• making a false outward show

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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

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
Telegraph Quick20 Dec 2024 Across 22
The Guardian Quick03 Sep 2024 Across 21
Telegraph Cross Atlantic25 Jul 2024 Across 39
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