Affectation
Crossword Clue & Answers

16 November 2021
Last seen in: Irish Independent - Simple

We found 6 answers for the crossword clue 'Affectation', the most recent of which was seen in the Irish Independent - Simple.

This clue looks to be a standard clue as in it's a NON-CRYPTIC crossword based on the publications in which we have recently seen it.

We have given Affectation a popularity rating of 'Common' because it has featured in a number crossword publications.

As well as being a clue we've also seen Affectation as an answer itself some 11 times.

Affectation is a single word clue made up of 11 letters.

We most recently saw this clue in 'Irish Independent - Simple' on Saturday, 25 September 2021 with the answer being AIRS, but the most popular answer for this clue is PRETENCE.

We've seen this clue in the following publications:

• Irish Independent - Simple - 25 Sep 2021
• Evening Standard Easy Crossword - 12 Feb 2021

Definitions and usage

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• A deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

Crossword Answers

4 Letters

AIRS
Affected manners intended to impress others; "don't put on airs with me"

POSE
A deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

SIDE
An extended outer surface of an object; "he turned the box over to examine the bottom side"; "they painted all four sides of the house"

8 Letters

PRETENCE
An artful or simulated semblance; "under the guise of friendship he betrayed them"

9 Letters

MANNERISM
A deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

12 Letters

AFFECTEDNESS
A deliberate pretense or exaggerated display