Buffoon Crossword Clue

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Buffoon Crossword Answer

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OAF

(3 letters)

ASS

(3 letters)

OAF

(3 letters)

TWIT

(4 letters)

BOZO

(4 letters)

DUNCE

(5 letters)

IDIOT

(5 letters)

DOPE

(4 letters)

CLOD

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone’s intelligence

Hint 2: Clue Definition

BUFFOON (noun)
1. a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
2. a rude or vulgar fool

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

Oaf
(3 letters)
ASS
(3 letters)
OAF
(3 letters)
TWIT
(4 letters)
BOZO
(4 letters)
DUNCE
(5 letters)
IDIOT
(5 letters)
DOPE
(4 letters)
CLOD
(4 letters)

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Down

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