Buffoon. Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Buffoon featured in Newsday puzzle on August 2, 2026. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BOZO.

Crossword Answer For Buffoon:

26 Potential Answers:

Answer	Length	Source	Date
BOZO Buffoon	(4)	Newsday	Aug 2, 2026
TWIT Buffoon	(4)	The Telegraph Cross Atlantic	Jun 19, 2026
CHUMP Buffoon	(5)	The Telegraph Plusword	Jun 4, 2026
NUMSKULL Buffoon	(8)	Newsday	May 22, 2026
CLOWN Buffoon	(5)	Puzzler Backwords	Apr 3, 2026
OAF Buffoon	(3)	Newsday	Mar 27, 2026
ASS Buffoon (3)	(3)	The Sun Mini	Mar 14, 2026
DUNCE Buffoon	(5)	Newsday	Feb 20, 2026
DOLT Buffoon	(4)	The Telegraph Cross Atlantic	Jun 14, 2024
IDIOT Buffoon	(5)	New York Times	Jul 25, 2021

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14 Similar Clues:

Rank	Answer	Length	Source	Date
39%	OAFS Buffoons	(4)	Universal	Jul 2, 2026
37%	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%	STOOGES Buffoons	(7)
37%	CLOWNAROUND *Be the buffoon	(11)
37%	ZANIES Buffoons	(6)
37%	CLOWNS Buffoons	(6)
37%	MERRYANDREWS Buffoons	(12)

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What is the answer of Buffoon Crossword Clue?

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.