“Fools” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••ASSES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ASSES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Fools”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 11, 2025, where it runs at 43 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 11, 2025 grid41AIsaac Asimov novel "Murder at the ___"3 ltrs›45ATales are related about them9 ltrs›49AFeatures of many documentaries10 ltrs›52AActress Rapp of "Mean Girls"5 ltrs›55ACries of annoyance5 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••ASSES5 ltrs
••••••IDIOTS6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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