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Pretenses Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: FACADES

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We think the answer is "FACADES" which means:

    noun
  • • The face or front of a building
  • • A showy misrepresentation intended to conceal something unpleasant

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The facades of the buildings in the city center are beautifully decorated."
  • • "The old town is charming with its picturesque facades."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times28 Aug 2014 Across 43
New York Times26 Jun 2005 Across 117
New York Times07 Oct 2000 Across 1
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