Crossword clue

“___ syndrome (feeling like a fraud)”

This clue appeared as 40-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
IMPOSTOR
Letters8
Starts withI
Ends withR
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “___ syndrome (feeling like a fraud)” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 13, 2026 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with I and ends with R, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ syndrome (feeling like a fraud)” clue?+

The answer is IMPOSTOR (8 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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