Phony Crossword Clue

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Phony Crossword Answer

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SHAM

(4 letters)

POSER

(5 letters)

ERSATZ

(6 letters)

POSEUR

(6 letters)

FAKER

(5 letters)

FAKE

(4 letters)

PSEUDO

(6 letters)

FRAUD

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. fraudulent; having a misleading appearance

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

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

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Down

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