NYT Dictionary

FOOLED

/fuːld/
VerbGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

simple past and past participle of fool

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

foolgullbefoolfritterdissipateshootdupeslangcod

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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