“Artificially unsophisticated” crossword clue
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••••••••FAUXNAIF
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FAUXNAIF is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Artificially unsophisticated”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 17, 2026, where it runs at 39 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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