Play for a fool Crossword Clue

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USE

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(verb)
1. be false to; be dishonest with

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
PLAY (verb)
1. contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
2. pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
PLAY (noun)
1. a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
2. the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

USE
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DUELED

More Vulture Crossword (11/17/2025) Answers

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Down

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