False reason given for doing something Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PRETEXT False reason given for doing something (7) New York Times Jun 15, 2026
3% FAUX False, counterfeit (4) The Telegraph Quick Oct 15, 2026
3% WIG False hair (3) Commuter Oct 15, 2026
3% ALIAS False name (5) Puzzler Backwords Oct 12, 2026
3% TA --> "Do something with yourself!" (2) USA Today Quick Oct 7, 2026
3% LIFE --> "Do something with yourself!" (4) USA Today Quick Oct 7, 2026
3% FACADE False front (6) New York Times Midi Oct 5, 2026
3% ISNOT "False!" (5) USA Today Oct 2, 2026
3% PSEUDO False (6) Eugene Sheffer Sep 28, 2026
3% NOTSO "Patently false!" (5) The Atlantic Sep 28, 2026

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