Pretence Crossword Clue

Last seen in: The Telegraph Quick · 2026-10-22

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Pretence featured in The Telegraph Quick puzzle on 2026-10-22. We have found 1 possible answer for this clue in our database. The most recently added answer is ready to reveal and has a length of 4 letters. Reveal the answer below when you are ready to check it.

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Clue & Answer Meanings

(noun)

  1. something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
  2. a person who makes deceitful pretenses

(verb)

  1. make believe with the intent to deceive
  2. make a pretence of

(adjective satellite)

  1. adopted in order to deceive

(noun)

  1. the act of giving a false appearance
  2. an artful or simulated semblance
  3. a false or unsupportable quality
  4. imaginative intellectual play
  5. pretending with intention to deceive

1 Potential Answers:

  • 99% match 4 letters
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    Pretence (4)

    The Telegraph Quick · Oct 22, 2026

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