False fronts are a type of deception used to hide the truth or reality of a situation. The term can be broken down into five crossword solutions: poses (5 letters), shams (5 letters), acts (4 letters), FACADES (7 letters), and coverups (8 letters). Poses refer to an intentional stance or attitude adopted by someone in order to deceive others. Shams are false or insincere displays of emotion or behavior. Acts are deliberate performances intended to deceive. FACADES are superficial appearances that conceal the true nature of something. Finally, coverups are attempts to conceal or hide something from public view.