False pretense Crossword Clue

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False pretense Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. adopted in order to deceive
(verb)
1. make a pretence of
2. make believe with the intent to deceive
(noun)
1. something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
2. a person who makes deceitful pretenses

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PRETENSE (noun)
1. an artful or simulated semblance
2. pretending with intention to deceive
FALSE (adjective)
1. adopted in order to deceive
2. inaccurate in pitch
FALSE (adverb)
1. in a disloyal and faithless manner

Hint 3: Anagram

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

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