Misdirect Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Misdirect crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on February 7 2026 New York Times Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Misdirect has a total of 4 letters.
| 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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- New York Times: Feb 7, 2026
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