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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Friend is just short of being a fool (4) . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SHAM.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SHAM Friend is just short of being a fool (4) | (4) | ||
| 7% | DELUDE Fool | (6) | New York Times | Feb 12, 2026 |
| 7% | ONTO Not fooled by | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Feb 10, 2026 |
| 7% | CLOT Fool | (4) | Puzzler Backwords | Feb 7, 2026 |
| 7% | FAIRY "Magic" being just technology in the end | (5) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Jan 26, 2026 |
| 7% | ASS Fool | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 25, 2026 |
| 7% | NANA Fool | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 22, 2026 |
| 6% | MATE Friend | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Feb 12, 2026 |
| 6% | SUCCOUR Assist fool on the phone | (7) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Feb 7, 2026 |
| 6% | ONLY Just | (4) | LA Times Daily | Feb 6, 2026 |
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