Hoax Crossword Clue

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Hoax Crossword Answer

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SCAM

(4 letters)

RUSE

(4 letters)

PUTON

(5 letters)

FRAUD

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(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 Definition

HOAX (noun)
1. something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
HOAX (verb)
1. subject to a playful hoax or joke

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

SCAM
(4 letters)
RUSE
(4 letters)
PUTON
(5 letters)
FRAUD
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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

More The Sun 2-Speed Crossword (5/30/2026) Answers

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Down

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