Punters at zoo maintaining, "It's not the real thing" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ERSATZ Punters at zoo maintaining, "It's not the real thing" (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 14, 2025
65% NOT "This is ___ a drill!" ("This is the real thing!") (3)
59% AVER Maintain (4) The Atlantic Mar 22, 2026
59% LAWANDORDER Things police officers maintain (11) Premier Sunday Feb 15, 2026
56% TENDSTO Maintains (7) Wall Street Journal Feb 14, 2026
56% PADS Punter's protection (4) Wall Street Journal Jan 31, 2026
54% FAKED Not real (5) New York Times Apr 5, 2026
54% APE Zoo resident (3) Thomas Joseph Mar 31, 2026
54% ACTUAL Real (6) Wall Street Journal Mar 30, 2026
54% BEEN "It's -- real!" (4) Eugene Sheffer Mar 18, 2026

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