Impostor Crossword Clue

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Impostor Crossword Answer

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SHAM

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FAKER

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Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
2. a person who makes deceitful pretenses

Hint 2: Clue Definition

IMPOSTOR (noun)
1. a person who makes deceitful pretenses

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

SHAM
(4 letters)
FAKER
(5 letters)

More NYT Midi Crossword (8/17/2026) Answers

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