What is the answer to "Pretends it's the case that" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Pretends it's the case that" is ACTSASIF (8 letters).

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Pretends it's the case that NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the November 7, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

ACTSASIF

8 letters · Down · last seen November 7, 2026

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