Phonies Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Phonies” from the Universal crossword of January 17, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
UNIVERSAL, JANUARY 17, 2026
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SHAMS is the answer to “Phonies”. It means to feign.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To feign.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: HSASM.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Fancy pillow covers”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Phonies”?
SHAMS, 5 letters: to feign.
When was “Phonies” last seen in a crossword?
In the Universal crossword of January 17, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with S.