Crossword answer
IMITATION
9 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 9 appearances · Last seen New York Times, February 22, 2026
Letter pattern
IMITATION
Clues that lead to IMITATION
Most recent firstAbout IMITATION in crosswords
IMITATION is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 9 times in our database across 4 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Counterfeit” in the New York Times crossword on February 22, 2026.
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Every appearance of IMITATION (9)
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Feb 22, 2026
Counterfeit · New York Times · 16 Down
Oct 13, 2025
Copy 'MAXIMUM ALLOWANCE' without caps · The Independent · 25 Across
Jul 26, 2024
Counterfeit · Evening Standard · 34 Across
Jul 17, 2024
Fake · The Independent · 4 Down
Mar 3, 2023
Fake · Evening Standard · 9 Across
Dec 23, 2022
Fake · Evening Standard · 9 Across
Sep 24, 2021
Sham · Evening Standard · 42 Across
May 28, 2021
Fake · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Jun 8, 2018
Counterfeit · Evening Standard · 34 Across