"Things aren't always as they ___" Crossword Clue

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"Things aren't always as they ___" Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
2. seem to be true, probable, or apparent

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

ALWAYS (adverb)
1. at all times; all the time and on every occasion
2. without interruption
THINGS (noun)
1. any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

Hint 3: Anagram

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