Fake news securing 1000 responses on website? (5)
I believe the answer is:
likes
'responses on website?' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.
'fake news securing 1000' is the wordplay.
'fake news' becomes 'lies' (lies are untrue or fake).
'securing' is an insertion indicator.
'k000' becomes 'k' (synonyms).
'lies' going around 'k' is 'LIKES'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for likes that I've seen before include "prizes" , "Appreciates" , "Is fond of" , "Has affection for, enjoys" .)