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Hi Dawn Graham

I haven't got your grid of Lovatts here, you must be in England, but the answer to your clue is 'mummery'

Here is my reference for the word:

Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source
mum·mer·y /ˈmʌməri/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[muhm-uh-ree] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
-noun, plural -mer·ies.
1. the performance of mummers.
2. any performance, ceremony, etc., regarded as absurd, false, or ostentatious