The term COURT FOOL is often used to refer to a JESTER, which is a 6-letter word. A court fool was a person employed by a monarch or nobleman to entertain them with jokes, music, and other performances. Court fools were often seen as wise fools, as they were able to make jokes about the court without fear of punishment. They were also expected to provide advice to their employers, and were sometimes even consulted on matters of state.