The silly fool got told off (4)

I believe the answer is:

dolt

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'the silly fool' is the definition.
'dolt' can be an answer for 'fool' (I've seen this before). I'm not sure about the 'the silly' bit.

'told off' is the wordplay.
'off' indicates an anagram.
'told' with letters rearranged gives 'DOLT'.

'got' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for dolt that I've seen before include "Dimwit" , "Stupid person" , "dope" , "Dull or stupid fellow" , "Halfwit" .)

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