Crossword clue

“Pretend”

This clue appeared as 42-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
ACTASIF
Letters7
Starts withA
Ends withF
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Oct 27, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Pretend” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 27, 2026 as 42-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with A and ends with F, 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 “Pretend” clue?+

The answer is ACTASIF (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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