Doofus
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is IDIOT.
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Why it fits
IDIOT is the 5-letter answer to “Doofus” in the May 31, 2023 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so IDIOT both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.