Falsehood (7) Crossword Clue
Answer: DISPLAY (7 letters)
The answer to the crossword clue "Falsehood" with 7 letters is "DISPLAY".It seems there is a mix-up with the answer. "Display" doesn't correspond to "falsehood".The correct answer for "Falsehood (7)" would likely be "deception" or "fabrication", as both refer to something that is untrue or misleading.
Why “Display” Fits
- The clue asks for a word (7) meaning “falsehood.” In normal English, “display” means to show, exhibit, or present something; it does not mean lie, untruth, deceit, or fiction.
- There is no standard dictionary sense where “display” itself equals “falsehood,” so a direct “definition = answer” explanation would be misleading.
A Bit of Background
- For a clue like “Falsehood (7),” you would expect answers such as “untruth,” “fiction,” “deceit,” or similar. Those words explicitly denote something false.
- “Display” can take part in phrases like “a display of emotion” or “a display put on for show,” but even there, any falseness is conveyed by words like “put on,” “sham,” or “pretence,” not by “display” alone.
Crossword Solving Insight
In a well-edited quick crossword, “Falsehood (7)” should lead to a word whose core meaning is “lie/untruth.” Since “display” does not satisfy that, the most likely explanations are:
- The published answer is an error or misprint, or
- The clue or answer has been mis-copied or mismatched from another entry.
- Because of that, the honest editorial move on your site is to flag this pair rather than force a “Why X Fits” paragraph:
