Figure of speech in which words are reversed for effect, like "Never let a fool kiss you or a kiss fool you" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CHIASMUS Figure of speech in which words are reversed for effect, like "Never let a fool kiss you or a kiss fool you" (8) New York Times Nov 12, 2023
9% LETA "Never __ fool kiss you ... " (4)
7% PSYCH "Ha! Fooled you!" (5) Wall Street Journal Jul 12, 2025
6% BUSSES Kisses (6) LA Times Daily Sep 6, 2025
6% ASS Fool (3) New York Times Sep 4, 2025
6% SMOOCH Kiss (6) New York Times Aug 31, 2025
6% ONTO Not fooled by (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 23, 2025
6% CLODS Fools (5) LA Times Daily Aug 21, 2025
6% IDIOT Fool (5) The Times Sunday Concise Aug 3, 2025
6% ASSES Fools (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 3, 2025

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