What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "False reason given for doing something" from June 15, 2026?

Crossword clue

“False reason given for doing something”

This clue appeared as 10-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 15, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

PRETEXT

Letters7

Starts withP

Ends withT

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 15, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “False reason given for doing something” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 15, 2026 as 10-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with P and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “False reason given for doing something” clue?+

The answer is PRETEXT (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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