- New York Times Crossword
- February 7 2026
- Misdirect
Misdirect
We have found the following answers matching the query 'Misdirect' in our database: For more stats and recent usage scroll down and continue reading. Misdirect crossword clue was last seen on February 7 2026 in the popular New York Times Crossword.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher | | 99% | FOOL | Misdirect | New York Times |
| 20% | BLOBS | Misdirected paint | Newsday |
| 20% | BLAINE | Misdirecting David | Wall Street Journal |
| 20% | SLYDINI | Magician known for clever misdirection | Newsday |
| 20% | REDHERRINGS | Misdirections | Newsday |
Definition
| • | A compound of gooseberries scalded and crushed, with cream; -- commonly called gooseberry fool. |
| • | One destitute of reason, or of the common powers of understanding; an idiot; a natural. |
| • | A person deficient in intellect; one who acts absurdly, or pursues a course contrary to the dictates of wisdom; one without judgment; a simpleton; a dolt. |
| • | One who acts contrary to moral and religious wisdom; a wicked person. |
| • | One who counterfeits folly; a professional jester or buffoon; a retainer formerly kept to make sport, dressed fantastically in motley, with ridiculous accouterments. |
| • | To play the fool; to trifle; to toy; to spend time in idle sport or mirth. |
| • | To infatuate; to make foolish. |
| • | To use as a fool; to deceive in a shameful or mortifying manner; to impose upon; to cheat by inspiring foolish confidence; as, to fool one out of his money. |
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