“Fake account” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LIE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Fake account”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 31, 2025, where it runs at 11 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 31, 2025.
Crossing entries
May 31, 2025 grid11AEdgar Degas's "Miss ___ at the Cirque Fernando"4 ltrs›16AMember of BTS or Blackpink, e.g.4 ltrs›18ALet off4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Nov 28, 2025NYT Crossword19 Across•••LIEMay 31, 2025NYT Crossword11 Down•••LIEBack to the full May 31, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.