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The Clue

Sham (8 letter answer)

The Answer

TRAVESTY

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Notes

The answer TRAVESTY is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.

Related Clues

Burlesque
Caricature
Parody
Distorted imitation
Great injustice
Grotesque imitation
Ludicrous distortion
Mockery; caricature

Definition

TRAVESTY as a noun:

1. (farce, farce comedy, travesty) = a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
2. (parody, lampoon, spoof, sendup, mockery, takeoff, burlesque, travesty, charade, pasquinade, put-on) = a composition that imitates somebody's style in a humorous way

TRAVESTY as a verb:

1. make a travesty of