Fool’s gold NYT Crossword Clue
Crossword Answer
Click ? to reveal letters one by one before showing the full answer.
Need a Hint? Try Solving It Yourself First
Use our Hints & Tips to uncover the answer.
Hint 1
hintHint 2
meaningHint 3
explanationNYT Crossword October 30 2025 Answers
D
E
S
K
P
A
M
P
A
I
M
A
M
A
T
O
N
A
R
I
E
L
W
A
K
E
S
H
U
E
D
R
A
N
O
O
K
R
A
H
O
T
W
I
R
E
N
O
O
N
E
O
N
I
S
H
R
E
S
T
A
F
F
A
N
T
E
L
K
T
A
M
A
B
C
S
P
R
E
E
S
U
E
G
R
A
M
P
C
A
N
A
D
A
B
E
A
M
E
D
A
C
E
S
T
A
H
O
E
N
E
R
F
M
E
R
E
T
R
E
K
S
D
O
C
S
P
A
R
A
G
O
N
B
O
S
S
Y
A
R
O
O
R
C
A
S
A
R
O
A
R
I
T
O
T
O
A
S
T
D
E
F
Y
I
N
G
G
R
A
V
I
T
Y
G
O
T
A
T
A
N
L
A
T
E
R
O
N
E
S
C
H
E
W
S
E
Y
E
S
O
R
E
PAMPA
ATON
WAKE
HOTWIRE
ISH
RESTAFF
TAM
SUE
GRAMP
BEAMED
NERF
MERE
TREKS
PARAGON
AROAR
ITO
DEFYING
GOTATAN
LATERON
ESCHEWS
EYESORE
ETHOS
SOUTHERNER
ARRESTS
MAKEACAMEO
AKRON
MEANT
OFAGE
LEASE
PACE
PDFS
BESO
ARRAIGNS
HEART
OKGOOGLE
PYRITE
NOTATE
BADGE
OREOS
SOFTC
ROVES
ASTOR
STYNE
NAW
NYT Crossword Archive
Need to check full list of NYT Crossword Answers?
Play NYT Crossword
Frequently Asked Questions About This Clue
The most common and recent 6-letter answer for "Fool's gold" is PYRITE.
The term 'fool's gold' refers to pyrite, a mineral that resembles gold in appearance but is chemically distinct and far less valuable. This nickname comes from its deceptive similarity to real gold, often misleading inexperienced prospectors.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on October 30, 2025.
Pyrite is a shiny, brass-yellow mineral composed of iron sulfide, often mistaken for gold.
glitter that isn't gold
The answer to “Fool’s gold” in the New York Times puzzle October 30 2025 is PYRITE. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
Finished today’s crossword already? Check this link for upcoming puzzles: NYT Crossword Answers Today (September 2026)
You can start solving clues on the official New York Times website, as well as on its mobile apps. Simply install the app on your Android or iOS device. The direct download links are below:
Explore More Games
Discover more puzzle games, crossword answers and daily word-guessing games