This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 1, 2026 (30 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 11 squares
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MAKEBELIEVE
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MAKEBELIEVE as a word: Alternative form of make-believe. [(uncountable) The quality or act of pretending; acting as if something is true when in fact one knows it is not.].
MAKEBELIEVE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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