The term 'not genuine or real' can be summarized by two crossword solutions: 'FAUX' (4 letters) and 'SPURIOUS' (8 letters). FAUX is a French word meaning 'FAKE' or 'FALSE'. It is often used to describe items that are made to look like something else, such as FAUX fur or FAUX leather. SPURIOUS is an adjective meaning 'not genuine or authentic'. It is often used to describe something that is not what it appears to be, such as a SPURIOUS claim or a SPURIOUS argument.