Hoax Crossword Clue

We have the 4-letter answer for Hoax crossword clue, last seen in the Seattle Times New Crossword September 15, 2026 puzzle. This answer will help you finish the puzzle you’re working on.

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

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