Pretense NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Pretense” crossword clue is GUISE (5 letters); other puzzles used FRONT. We have seen this clue 3 times in New York Times and USA Today and Universal crosswords, most recently on July 4, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 5 LETTERS
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GUISE: to disguise.
Best answers for “Pretense”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GUISE | 5 | Pretense |
| 2 | FRONT | 5 | Pretense |
| 3 | OPENLY | 6 | Without pretense similar clue |
The first 2 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Pretense Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the Pretense crossword clue?
GUISE is the 5-letter answer to the “Pretense” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Pretense crossword clue last used?
In the USA Today of July 4, 2026. We have seen it 3 times.
What are other possible answers to the Pretense crossword clue?
Other puzzles used FRONT for this clue. Similar clues were answered with OPENLY (“Without pretense”).