“Pretend to be”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Pretend to be”, last seen on October 4, 2026.

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P????S

A 6-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

POSEAS

The answer to “Pretend to be” is POSEAS

Letters6

DirectionAcross

PublishedOct 4, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Pretend to be” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is POSEAS — a 6-letter word that begins with P and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 3 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Pretend to be”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Pretend to be” is POSEAS — a 6-letter across entry from the October 4, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

POSEAS has 6 letters — 3 vowels and 3 consonants.

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