False pretense is a legal term used to describe a situation in which someone deceives another person by making false representations of fact. The three crossword solutions for the term false pretense are CHARADE (7 letters), ACT (3 letters), and SHAM (4 letters). A CHARADE is an elaborate or exaggerated display, often intended to deceive or mislead. An ACT is a deliberate or calculated behavior, often done with the intention of deceiving someone. A SHAM is something that is not genuine or authentic, and is often used to deceive someone.