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Fake energy? Pity (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

shame

'pity' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'fake energy?' is the wordplay.
'fake' becomes 'sham' (synonyms).
'energy?' becomes 'e' (physics symbol as in E=mc2).
'sham'+'e'='SHAME'

(Other definitions for shame that I've seen before include "pity!" , "show up" , "scandal" , "disgraceful" , "Disgrace, ignominy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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