Crossword clue

“Buffoon”

This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, May 22, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersSeen 4 times
NUMSKULL
Letters8
Starts withN
Ends withL
Vowels2

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
BOZO41 of 4
NUMSKULL81 of 4
OAF31 of 4
DUNCE51 of 4

Where this clue has appeared

About this clue

The clue “Buffoon” ran in the Newsday Crossword on May 22, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with N and ends with L.

See every answer from the puzzle on the Newsday Crossword page for May 22, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Buffoon” clue?+

The answer is NUMSKULL (8 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of May 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 4 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on May 22, 2026.

How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+

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