The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SPECIOUS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
*Misleadingly plausible crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SPECIOUS | 100 % | 8 |
Why may SPECIOUS be the right solution?
The word "specious" means something that seems true or correct, but is actually false or deceptive. Therefore, it fits the clue "*Misleadingly plausible" perfectly.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: *Misleadingly plausible
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- specious
- blow
- gammon
- sophistic
- sophistical
- sophistry
- speciosity
- deceptive
- miscalculate
- misdirection
- misguess
- venal
Crossword Answer definitions
SPECIOUS adjective- Seemingly well-reasoned, plausible or true, but actually fallacious.
- Employing fallacious but deceptively plausible arguments; deceitful.
- Having an attractive appearance intended to generate a favorable response; deceptively attractive.
- Beautiful, pleasing to look at.
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