NYT Simpleton Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from July 24, 2024
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Simpleton NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Simpleton NYT for the 24 July 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 5 letters. Start with D and end with E, and the possible solutions are DOUSE,DRAPE,DUNCE.
The answer is DUNCE.
The crossword clue "Simpleton" with the answer "DUNCE" refers to a term used to describe someone who is perceived as lacking intelligence or being foolish. Historically, the word "dunce" has been associated with a person who struggles with learning or understanding concepts, often used in a derogatory manner.
The term "dunce" originated from John Duns Scotus, a medieval scholar whose followers were mocked as unintelligent during the Renaissance. Over time, "dunce" evolved to denote someone seen as a simpleton or slow learner. The answer "DUNCE" aptly captures this notion of a person considered to be lacking in intelligence or common sense.
This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on July 24, 2024. You can also get all other NYT's Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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