| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| pretends | to claim falsely |
| pretend | to claim falsely |
| purported | Appear or claim to be or do something, esp. falsely; profess |
| purports | Appear or claim to be or do something, esp. falsely; profess |
| purport | Appear or claim to be or do something, esp. falsely; profess |
| purporting | Appear or claim to be or do something, esp. falsely; profess |
| professing | Claim openly but often falsely that one has (a quality or feeling) |
| professes | Claim openly but often falsely that one has (a quality or feeling) |
