Deceive with a fake digital dating profile [Animals] Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“Deceive with a fake digital dating profile [Animals]”
THE ANSWER
CATFISH
The answer to “Deceive with a fake digital dating profile [Animals]” is CATFISH.
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NYT Midi September 14 2026CATFISHFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “Deceive with a fake digital dating profile [Animals]” most recently appeared in the NYT Midi on September 14 2026. The verified answer is a 7 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Catfish in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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