Authentic Crossword Clue

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Authentic Crossword Answer

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ACTUAL

(6 letters)

GENUINE

(7 letters)

LEGIT

(5 letters)

TRUETOLIFE

(10 letters)

TRUE

(4 letters)

TRUELIFE

(8 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
2. capable of being treated as fact
(adverb)
1. used as intensifiers; `real’ is sometimes used informally for `really’; `rattling’ is informal
(noun)
1. any rational or irrational number
2. an old small silver Spanish coin

Hint 2: Clue Definition

AUTHENTIC (adjective)
1. conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
2. not counterfeit or copied

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

ACTUAL
(6 letters)
GENUINE
(7 letters)
LEGIT
(5 letters)
TRUETOLIFE
(10 letters)
TRUE
(4 letters)
TRUELIFE
(8 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
EARL

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