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Surely He Jests Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 138 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
FOOL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
FOOL
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "FOOL" which means:
- noun
- • A person who lacks good judgment
- • A person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
- • A professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the middle ages verb
- • Make a fool or dupe of
- • Spend frivolously and unwisely
- • Fool or hoax
- • Indulge in horseplay adjective
- • Foolish.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was a fool to believe her lies."
- • "Don't be such a fool and think before you act."
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| New York Times02 Dec 1994 | Across 1 | |
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