What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "People not to argue with, they say" from June 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“People not to argue with, they say”

This clue appeared as 31-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 5, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

FOOLS

Letters5

Starts withF

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “People not to argue with, they say” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 5, 2026 as 31-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with F and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “People not to argue with, they say” clue?+

The answer is FOOLS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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