Pretend NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Pretend” crossword clue is FEIGN (5 letters). We have seen this clue 3 times in New York Times and USA Today and Universal crosswords, most recently on August 2, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 5 LETTERS
1F2E3I4G5N
FEIGN: to pretend.
Best answers for “Pretend”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FEIGN | 5 | Pretend |
| 2 | ACT | 3 | Play pretend similar clue |
| 3 | HOP | 3 | Pretend to be a kangaroo, say similar clue |
| 4 | DONTMINDME | 10 | "Pretend I'm not here" similar clue |
| 5 | COY | 3 | Pretend-shy similar clue |
| 6 | LARP | 4 | Pretend to be a knight, perhaps similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Pretend Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the Pretend crossword clue?
FEIGN is the 5-letter answer to the “Pretend” crossword clue.
When was the Pretend crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of August 2, 2026. We have seen it 3 times.
What are other possible answers to the Pretend crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with ACT (“Play pretend”), HOP (“Pretend to be a kangaroo, say”), DONTMINDME (“"Pretend I'm not here"”).