"This is ___ a drill!" ("This is the real thing!") Crossword Clue

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"This is ___ a drill!" ("This is the real thing!") Crossword Answer

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(adverb)
1. negation of a word or group of words

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DRILL (verb)
1. make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
2. learn by repetition
DRILL (noun)
1. systematic training by multiple repetitions
2. similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored
THING (noun)
1. a vaguely specified concern
2. an action

Hint 3: Anagram

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

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