The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word IN A LIE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
How the mendacious might be caught crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| IN A LIE | 100 % | 8 |
Why may IN-A-LIE be the right solution?
The answer "IN A LIE" fits the clue because it suggests that the mendacious (someone who lies) might be caught in their falsehoods. The phrase "in a lie" implies being trapped or exposed by a lie they have told.
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