Crossword clue
“Easily fooled”
This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 13, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
NAIVELetters5
Starts withN
Ends withE
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Easily fooled” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 13, 2025 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Easily fooled” clue?+
The answer is NAIVE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 13, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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