Buffoon. Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Buffoon featured in Newsday puzzle on February 20, 2026. We have found 41 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is DUNCE.

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25 Potential Answers:

AnswerLengthSourceDate
DUNCE Buffoon (5) Newsday Feb 20, 2026
ASS Buffoon (3) New York Times Feb 19, 2026
OAF Buffoon (3) LA Times Daily Feb 9, 2026
CHUMP Buffoon (5) The Telegraph Mini Jul 4, 2025
CLOWN Buffoon (5) (5) Puzzler Apr 18, 2025
TWIT Buffoon (4) The Telegraph Quick Mar 22, 2025
BOZO Buffoon (4) Newsday Sep 29, 2024
DOLT Buffoon (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 14, 2024
IDIOT Buffoon (5) New York Times Jul 25, 2021
PLANCK Buffoon (6) New York Times May 6, 2020

16 Similar Clues:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
39% CLODS Buffoons (5) New York Times Jan 13, 2026
37% FOOLS Buffoons (5) The Times Concise Sep 18, 2025
37% IDIOTS Buffoons (6) Eugene Sheffer Feb 8, 2022
37% OXES Buffoons (4) Newsday May 25, 2019
37% BOZOS Buffoons (5) LA Times Daily Nov 9, 2016
37% STOOGES Buffoons (7)
37% CLOWNAROUND *Be the buffoon (11)
37% ZANIES Buffoons (6)
37% CLOWNS Buffoons (6)
37% TWITS Buffoons (5)

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In the world of crosswords, "Buffoon" is a clue that hints at a simple, clumsy, or foolish person. The answer "OAF" fits perfectly, as it refers to someone who lacks social grace or intelligence. It's a term that has been used for centuries to playfully describe someone who may be a bit bumbling or awkward.