Crossword clue
“Goofball”
This clue appeared as 39-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersSeen 3 times
BUFFOONLetters7
Starts withB
Ends withN
Vowels3
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| DOPE | 4 | 1 of 3 |
| KNUCKLEHEAD | 11 | 1 of 3 |
| BUFFOON | 7 | 1 of 3 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Goofball” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 2, 2025 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with B and ends with N, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for April 2, 2025, 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 “Goofball” clue?+
The answer is BUFFOON (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 2, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on April 2, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for April 2, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.