Fool

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A person who acts unwisely or lacks good judgment.

“Don't be a fool and ignore the warning signs.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/fuːl/

Related Words

Synonyms

idiot dummysimpleton

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double O in middle, ends with L.

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points, double O useful for vowel balance.

Words Related to Fool

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “fool” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bool cool dool foal foil foll food foot foul fowl gool hool pool tool wool

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “fool”.

aloof cloof flood flook floor folio fools kloof loofa loofs wolof woolf

Longer words starting with Fool

Words that begin with “fool”.

fools

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