Imitation WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? A
2 ? R
3 ? T
4 ? I
5 ? F
6 ? I
7 ? C
8 ? I
9 ? A
10 ? L
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      Hint 1

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      Think of something that appears real but is crafted by human hands.

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      meaning
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      ?????????? means made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, typically as a copy of something natural.

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      The word 'imitation' suggests something that is not genuine or real, which aligns with the meaning of '??????????.' In this context, '??????????' refers to something made or produced by humans rather than occurring naturally, often to mimic something real.

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      arbitrarily imposed, the "A" in AI

      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Imitation” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated September 16 2025, the definitive 10-letter answer is: ARTIFICIAL.

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