Clues for the word "FOOL"

We've had 117 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 231 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Mirror Daily crossword on August 11, 2026.

Definition of fool

n. - A compound of gooseberries scalded and crushed, with cream; -- commonly called gooseberry fool.
n. - One destitute of reason, or of the common powers of understanding; an idiot; a natural.
n. - A person deficient in intellect; one who acts absurdly, or pursues a course contrary to the dictates of wisdom; one without judgment; a simpleton; a dolt.
n. - One who acts contrary to moral and religious wisdom; a wicked person.
n. - One who counterfeits folly; a professional jester or buffoon; a retainer formerly kept to make sport, dressed fantastically in motley, with ridiculous accouterments.
v. i. - To play the fool; to trifle; to toy; to spend time in idle sport or mirth.
v. t. - To infatuate; to make foolish.
v. t. - To use as a fool; to deceive in a shameful or mortifying manner; to impose upon; to cheat by inspiring foolish confidence; as, to fool one out of his money.