The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PRETENSE
P
R
E
T
E
N
S
E
More clues leading to the result PRETENSE
Buddy explains!
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does PRETENSE mean?
PRETENSE noun- A false or hypocritical profession
- Intention or purpose not real but professed.
- An unsupported claim made or implied.
- An insincere attempt to reach a specific condition or quality.