False hope develops around New Year

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PHONEY

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PHONEY6The IndependentJan 20, 2026

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The clue “False hope develops around New Year” has appeared 1 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the The Independent crossword on January 20, 2026, where the answer was PHONEY.

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