Phony Crossword Clue

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Phony Crossword Answer

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BOGUS

(5 letters)

ERSATZ

(6 letters)

POSEUR

(6 letters)

FAKER

(5 letters)

SHAM

(4 letters)

FAKE

(4 letters)

PSEUDO

(6 letters)

FRAUD

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor
2. a person who habitually pretends to be something he is not

Hint 2: Clue Definition

PHONY (noun)
1. a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
PHONY (adjective)
1. fraudulent; having a misleading appearance

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

BOGUS
(5 letters)
ERSATZ
(6 letters)
POSEUR
(6 letters)
FAKER
(5 letters)
SHAM
(4 letters)
FAKE
(4 letters)
PSEUDO
(6 letters)
FRAUD
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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

More Vulture Crossword (7/10/2026) Answers

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22. Came in first

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Down

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2. Artificial bait used in fishing

3. Product for the e-tailer Threadless

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8. Adjust, like a corset

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17. Probably

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19. Explanation from an inexperienced employee

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26. "All good"

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