The Clue
Obvious pretense (5 letter answer)
The Answer
FARCE
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Notes
The answer FARCE is common and appears about once every 350 puzzles.
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Definition
FARCE as a noun:
1. (farce, farce comedy, travesty) = a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
2. (forcemeat, farce) = mixture of ground raw chicken and mushrooms with pistachios and truffles and onions and parsley and lots of butter and bound with eggs
FARCE as a verb:
1. (farce, stuff) = fill with a stuffing while cooking; "Have you stuffed the turkey yet?"