The Clue
Hoaxes (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SHAMS
Tags
Notes
The answer SHAMS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.
Related Clues
Counterfeits
Fakes
Feigns
Phonies
Pretenses
Pillow cases
Pillow covers
They're not to be believed
Definition
SHAM as a noun:
1. (fake, sham, postiche) = something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
2. (imposter, impostor, pretender, fake, faker, fraud, sham, shammer, pseudo, pseud, role player) = a person who makes deceitful pretenses
SHAM as a verb:
1. (simulate, assume, sham, feign) = make a pretence of; "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"; "he feigned sleep"
2. (feign, sham, pretend, affect, dissemble) = make believe with the intent to deceive; "He feigned that he was ill"; "He shammed a headache"