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Pretended to be encouraged, wasting time Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Pretended to be encouraged, wasting time last seen in Times Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SIMULATED.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SIMULATED Pretended to be encouraged, wasting time | (9) | The Times Cryptic | Feb 4, 2022 |
| 7% | BETTERGETMOVING "Time's a-wasting!" | (15) | Universal | Jan 4, 2026 |
| 7% | IDLES Wastes time | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Dec 20, 2025 |
| 7% | SIMULATE Pretend to encourage having wasted time | (8) | ||
| 6% | FRITTER Waste | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 6% | URGE Encourage | (4) | LA Times Daily | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 6% | GOGETEM Encouraging words | (7) | Newsday | Jan 4, 2026 |
| 6% | AMIDST Between maids, wasting time (6) | (6) | Mirror Cryptic | Jan 3, 2026 |
| 6% | URGEDON Encouraged, spurred | (7) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 6% | LAUGH Encourage a comedian | (5) | LA Times Daily | Dec 28, 2025 |
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