Crossword Genius

Simulated feeding frenzy (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

feigned

'simulated' is the definition.
('feign' can be a synonym of 'simulate')

'feeding frenzy' is the wordplay.
'frenzy' indicates an anagram.
'feeding' anagrammed gives 'FEIGNED'.

(Other definitions for feigned that I've seen before include "Pretended to be affected by" , "Not genuine" , "Pretended, dissembled" , "Pretended to feel" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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