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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Pretended to encourage debts last seen in Telegraph 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SPURIOUS.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SPURIOUS Pretended to encourage debts | (8) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Oct 30, 2018 |
| 3% | OWE Be in debt | (3) | LA Times Daily | Jan 1, 2026 |
| 3% | NOURISHED Encouraged to grow (9) | (9) | Puzzler | Dec 29, 2025 |
| 3% | IOUS Debt markers | (4) | USA Today Quick | Dec 28, 2025 |
| 3% | OAP Debt markers | (3) | USA Today Quick | Dec 28, 2025 |
| 3% | LAUGH Encourage a comedian | (5) | LA Times Daily | Dec 28, 2025 |
| 3% | URGE Strongly encourage | (4) | Commuter | Dec 24, 2025 |
| 3% | ACT Pretend to be | (3) | ||
| 3% | GETINAHOLE Have extensive debts | (10) | Newsday | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 3% | PAID Settled a debt | (4) | Universal | Dec 12, 2025 |
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