Fake crossword clue
Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with S and has 4 letters.
SHAM — the 4-letter solution to “Fake”, entered at 6 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for January 26, 2022.
About this clue
“Fake” appeared as 6 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on January 26, 2022, and the answer is 4 letters long. We have tracked this clue 3 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on April 22, 2026.
Other possible answers
Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.
- ERSATZ6 letters
- BOGUS5 letters
Every time this clue has run
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What is the answer to “Fake”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Wednesday, January 26, 2022, the answer to “Fake” is SHAM — 4 letters, entered at 6 Across.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: ERSATZ, BOGUS, SHAM. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 4 letters and starts with S.
Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?
No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.