A deceptive claim to have a particular skill or quality (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PRETENCE A deceptive claim to have a particular skill or quality (8) (8)
6% SHAM Deception (4) Newsday Mar 11, 2026
6% LIE Deceptive claim, like 23a maybe (3)
6% ABLE Having the skills (4) Commuter Jan 16, 2026
5% FEINTS Deceptive actions (6) New York Times Mar 13, 2026
5% FEINT Deceptive action (5) LA Times Daily Mar 12, 2026
5% HOAX Elaborate deception (4) Universal Mar 11, 2026
5% ADEPT Skilled (5) Thomas Joseph Mar 9, 2026
5% BACKDOWN Withdraw a claim (8) The Telegraph Quick Mar 9, 2026
5% LIEN Property claim (4) LA Times Daily Mar 9, 2026
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