Fudges the facts (4)

I believe the answer is:

lies

(Other definitions for lies that I've seen before include "Terminological inexactitudes" , "Assumes a horizontal position" , "Wallows" , "Falsehood" , "Perversions of the truth" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.