The Clue
Unwise undertaking (5 letter answer)
The Answer
FOLLY
Tags
Notes
The answer FOLLY is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.
Related Clues
Absurdity
Imprudence
Jackassery
Unreason
Bad move
Huge mistake
Unwise behavior
Lack of good sense
"'Tis ___ to be wise"
Definition
FOLLY as a noun:
1. (folly, foolishness, unwiseness) = the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
2. (stupidity, betise, folly, foolishness, imbecility) = a stupid mistake
3. (folly, foolishness, craziness, madness) = the quality of being rash and foolish; "trying to drive through a blizzard is the height of folly"; "adjusting to an insane society is total foolishness"
4. (folly, foolery, tomfoolery, craziness, lunacy, indulgence) = foolish or senseless behavior