“False” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••ERSATZ
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ERSATZ is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “False”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 3, 2025, where it runs at 88 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 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 August 3, 2025.
Crossing entries
Aug 3, 2025 grid40D"Stepping on the gas, Captain!," as [circled letters] might say13 ltrs›48D"We received a distress signal. Any injuries?," as [circled letters] might say10 ltrs›71DFormer Wisconsin senator Feingold4 ltrs›79DHe might be carrying a big picture9 ltrs›84D"I want to come back to the ship," as everyone circled in this puzzle seems to have said to 22-Across8 ltrs›89DPunch3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 3, 2025NYT Crossword88 Across••••••ERSATZAug 3, 2025NYT Crossword120 Across••••MOCKOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••ERSATZ6 ltrs
••••MOCK4 ltrs
••••••UNREAL6 ltrs
••••••UNTRUE6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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