False reason given for doing something Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “False reason given for doing something” from the New York Times crossword of June 15, 2026? It has 7 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JUNE 15, 2026
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PRETEXT is the answer to “False reason given for doing something”. It means to allege as an excuse.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To allege as an excuse.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: REPTTEX.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with P and ends with T.
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Questions
What is the answer to “False reason given for doing something”?
PRETEXT, 7 letters: to allege as an excuse.
When was “False reason given for doing something” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of June 15, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
7 letters, starting with P.