What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Not fooled by" from October 7, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Not fooled by”

This clue appeared as 26-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 3 times

ONTO

Letters4

Starts withO

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Not fooled by” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 7, 2025 as 26-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Not fooled by” clue?+

The answer is ONTO (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 7, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 7, 2025.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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