Fool or con Crossword Clue

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Fool or con Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. fool or hoax
(noun)
1. a person who is tricked or swindled

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

FOOL (noun)
1. a person who lacks good judgment
2. a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
FOOL (verb)
1. fool or hoax
2. spend frivolously and unwisely
CON (verb)
1. commit to memory; learn by heart
2. deprive of by deceit
CON (noun)
1. a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
2. a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property

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Across

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31. ___-inspiring (extremely impressive)

32. "Christmas ___," song by Lady Gaga that adds a fun and flirty twist to festive holiday decorations

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36. Mayday! letters

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39. Bride and groom's spot

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Down

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