What is the answer to "Putting on an act" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Putting on an act" is FAKING (6 letters).

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Putting on an act NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 7, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

FAKING

6 letters · Down · last seen August 7, 2026

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