Answer:

fool

Answer	Crossword Clue
FOOL	April 1 target
FOOL	Onetime court figure
FOOL	Pull a fast one on

FOOL	Hoodwink
FOOL	Jester
FOOL	Recurring Shakespearean figure
FOOL	Hornswoggle
FOOL	Dupe
FOOL	Not be serious
FOOL	Object of pity for Mr. T
FOOL	One pitied by Mr. T

FOOL	Nincompoop
FOOL	Half-wit
FOOL	Toy (with)
FOOL	Court entertainer
FOOL	Put one over on
FOOL	April 1 victim
FOOL	Flimflam
FOOL	April honoree

FOOL	Silly billy
FOOL	Surely he jests
FOOL	Cozen