Crossword clue
“Artificially unsophisticated”
This clue appeared as 39-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
FAUXNAIFLetters8
Starts withF
Ends withF
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Artificially unsophisticated” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 17, 2026 as 39-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with F and ends with F, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Artificially unsophisticated” clue?+
The answer is FAUXNAIF (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 17, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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