Crossword clue

Fool crossword clue

We have 16 answers for the clue “Fool”, from 3–9 letters. The most likely answer is DOPE.

Top answer DOPE 4 letters · Informal: stupid person

All answers for “Fool”

AnswerLettersMeaning
3-letter answers
CON 3 Verb: persuade by deception
KID 3 Verb: deceive for fun
4-letter answers
DOPE Best match 4 Informal: stupid person
DUPE 4 Person easily deceived
TWIT 4 British: silly person
DOLT 4 Stupid or slow-witted person
HOAX 4 Verb: trick by a hoax
5-letter answers
IDIOT 5 Very foolish person
CLOWN 5 Person who acts silly
DUNCE 5 Person slow at learning
TRICK 5 Verb: deceive or outwit
6-letter answers
NITWIT 6 Informal: silly or foolish person
DIMWIT 6 Informal: stupid person
JESTER 6 Professional court fool
7-letter answers
DESSERT 7 Creamy fruit pudding, British sense
9-letter answers
SIMPLETON 9 Foolish or gullible person

What does “Fool” mean?

As a noun, a silly person, a jester, or a creamy fruit dessert; as a verb, to deceive or trick.

Solving tip

DOPE and DUPE are common; for the verb try KID or CON, and British clues may mean the dessert, as in gooseberry fool.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to the crossword clue "Fool"?

The most likely answer is DOPE (4 letters) — Informal: stupid person. Other common answers are IDIOT (5), DUPE (4), CLOWN (5), DUNCE (5).

How many letters are in the answer to "Fool"?

Answers to "Fool" range from 3–9 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.