What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Not being real about" from August 14, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Not being real about”

This clue appeared as 8-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 14, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

FAKING

Letters6

Starts withF

Ends withG

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Not being real about” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 14, 2026 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with F and ends with G.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Not being real about” clue?+

The answer is FAKING (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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