Crossword clue
“Buffoons”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
BOZOSLetters5
Starts withB
Ends withS
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| BOZOS | 5 | 1 of 2 |
| CLODS | 5 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Buffoons” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 23, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with S.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for February 23, 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 “Buffoons” clue?+
The answer is BOZOS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 23, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on February 23, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for February 23, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.