| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pretended to be abashed about the figure (7) | ||
| Many abashed about having faked it (7) | ||
| Pretended to be mortified about the large number entering (7) | ||
| Feigned or pretended | ||
| Pretended minute piercing caused embarrassment (7) | ||
| Pretended son played badly | The Guardian Cryptic | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Faked | The Telegraph Quick | 10 Feb 2017 |
| Feigned | ||
| Feigned | ||
| Played possum | ||
| Feigned | ||
| Presented falsely | ||
| Feigned. |