Utter fools, to a Brit
Latest answer — October 10, 2026
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In British English, a prat is a foolish or contemptible person, so prats are utter fools. It’s an informal insult, generally more mocking than severe.
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The answer to “Utter fools, to a Brit” in the New York Times Mini crossword is PRATS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 10, 2026 at 7-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Utter fools, to a Brit” answer
PRATS (5 letters)
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What does PRATS mean?
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(noun)
- an incompetent or stupid person; an idiot
- a person's buttocks
When else has “Utter fools, to a Brit” appeared?
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October 10, 2026 (most recent) → PRATS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “Utter fools, to a Brit”?
The answer is PRATS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 10, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Utter fools, to a Brit”?
5 letters: PRATS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 10, 2026, at 7-Down.
Can “Utter fools, to a Brit” have a different answer?
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