Crossword clue
Artificial crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Artificial”, from 4–9 letters. The most likely answer is FAKE.
All answers for “Artificial”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| FAKE Best match | 4 | Not genuine |
| SHAM | 4 | Not what it pretends to be |
| MOCK | 4 | Not real, as in mock leather |
| FAUX | 4 | Imitation, from the French |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| FALSE | 5 | Made to imitate the real thing |
| BOGUS | 5 | Counterfeit |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| ERSATZ | 6 | Inferior substitute for the real thing |
| FORCED | 6 | Strained, as a smile may be |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| MAN-MADE | 7 | Manufactured rather than natural |
| PLASTIC | 7 | Superficial or unnatural |
| FEIGNED | 7 | Pretended, of feelings |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| AFFECTED | 8 | Put on for effect |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| SYNTHETIC | 9 | Produced by chemical processes |
| IMITATION | 9 | Made to resemble something else |
| CONTRIVED | 9 | Deliberately created, not spontaneous |
| UNNATURAL | 9 | Not arising naturally |
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What does “Artificial” mean?
An adjective meaning made by people rather than occurring naturally, or made as a copy of something natural. Applied to behaviour, it means insincere or put on.
Solving tip
FAKE, FALSE and SHAM cover the 'not genuine' sense, while FORCED, FEIGNED and AFFECTED fit an artificial smile or manner. MAN-MADE is usually enumerated (3-4).
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Artificial"?
The most likely answer is FAKE (4 letters) — Not genuine. Other common answers are FALSE (5), SYNTHETIC (9), MAN-MADE (7), ERSATZ (6).
How many letters are in the answer to "Artificial"?
Answers to "Artificial" range from 4–9 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.