| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Made funny faces, say | New York Times | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Acted foolishly (7) | ||
| Played the fool with the £100 possessed (7) | ||
| Took the part of Feste, maybe? (7) | ||
| Goofed (around) | New York Times | 18 Dec 2022 |
| Mugged for the camera, say | USA Today | 13 Nov 2016 |
| Earned a dunce cap | Universal | 10 Mar 2015 |
| Earned a dunce cap | ||
| Acted like Emmett Kelly. | ||
| Played the buffoon. |