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| 99% | 7 | ACTDUMB | Exact Match! | |
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verb • act as or like a clown | ||||
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noun • a man who is a stupid incompetent fool • a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior verb • commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake | ||||
Play The Fool
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ACTDUMB which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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Updated: July 25, 2025
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| New York Times26 Jul 2025 | Down 9 | ACTDUMB |
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