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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
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| 2 | 30% | 10 | Indefinite article or definite article | |
| 3 | 28% | 4 | Hoax article used as a tailpiece | |
Article In Paper Is A Hoax Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CANARD which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CANARD
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CANARD" which means:
- noun
- • A deliberately misleading fabrication
An example sentence would be:
- • "The media quickly debunked the canard that the company was going bankrupt."
- • "He couldn't resist spreading the canard about his rival's involvement in the scandal."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic23 Mar 2009 | Across 5 | |
| The Guardian Cryptic23 Sep 2002 | Down 20 | |
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