Dunce Crossword Clue

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Dunce Crossword Answer

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IGNORAMUS

(9 letters)

OAF

(3 letters)

BOOB

(4 letters)

IDIOT

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
2. an informal term for a youth or man

Hint 2: Clue Definition

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

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

IGNORAMUS
(9 letters)
OAF
(3 letters)
BOOB
(4 letters)
IDIOT
(5 letters)

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