What is the answer to "Pretend to know important people" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Pretend to know important people" is NAMEDROP (8 letters).

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Pretend to know important people WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the September 20, 2026 puzzle

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NAMEDROP

8 letters · Across · last seen September 20, 2026

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