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The Clue
Put-ons (6 letter answer)
The Answer
HOAXES
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Notes
The answer HOAXES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
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Definition
HOAX as a noun:
1. (fraud, fraudulence, dupery, hoax, humbug, put-on) = something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
HOAX as a verb:
1. (hoax, pull someone's leg, play a joke on) = subject to a playful hoax or joke