"Phony" NYT crossword answer is:
FAKE (4 letters length)The answer for "Phony" crossword clue is listed above to help you solve the puzzle you are currently working on.
The New York Times crossword puzzle on October 3, 2023 featured a phony clue. The clue was "A type of tree with a trunk that looks like a snake," and the answer was "Cypress." This clue was designed to be a bit of a trick, as the answer was not a type of tree at all, but rather a type of shrub. The clue was meant to be a bit of a challenge for experienced crossword puzzlers.