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The Clue

Pretenses (5 letter answer)

The Answer

SHAMS

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Notes

The answer SHAMS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.

Related Clues

Counterfeits
Fakes
Feigns
Hoaxes
Phonies
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"