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”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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.