False reason given for doing something
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The New York Times crossword clue “False reason given for doing something” answer is PRETEXT. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.
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The clue “False reason given for doing something” resolves to PRETEXT, a 7-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.
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