Like small talk, perhaps? Phoney does, truly Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DESULTORY Like small talk, perhaps? Phoney does, truly (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 25, 2016
5% RESPECT Revere phoney sceptre (7) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Jul 27, 2026
5% THAT "__ does it!" (4) Commuter Jul 23, 2026
5% FEMALE Like does and mares (6) Eugene Sheffer Jun 11, 2026
4% UKE Small guitar-like instrument, for short (3)
4% ESSAYIST Bacon, perhaps? It's easy to cook small cuts (8) The Telegraph Toughie Jul 30, 2026
4% SASS Impertinent talk (4) Commuter Jul 30, 2026
4% FAWN Doe's youngster (4) Newsday Jul 26, 2026
4% NARRATE Talk over (7) Newsday Jul 25, 2026
4% DAFT Like a proverbial brush, perhaps (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 23, 2026

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