“False front” crossword clue
Answer
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••••SHAM
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SHAM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “False front”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 27, 2026, where it runs at 8 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 27, 2026 grid6AAffliction in "The Hurt Locker," in brief4 ltrs›15AIsland with Waikiki Beach4 ltrs›17AStaged fighting10 ltrs›21A"I'll pay"7 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••SHAM4 ltrs
••••••FACADE6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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