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Spurious Prefix Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PSEUD which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PSEUD
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PSEUD" which means:
- noun
- • A person who makes deceitful pretenses
An example sentence would be:
- • "The author's pseud name was well-known among literary circles."
- • "The detective suspected the pseud identity of the witness."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times12 Dec 1976 | Down 98 | |
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