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Pretend Like Crossword Clue

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

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295%11Exact Match!
323%6 A lice-like creature in children's pretend play

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "ACT" which means:

    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

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The play had three acts."
  • • "She won an award for her performance in the lead act."

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