Crossword clue
“Buffoon”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 20, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 4 times
DUNCELetters5
Starts withD
Ends withE
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| BOZO | 4 | 1 of 4 |
| NUMSKULL | 8 | 1 of 4 |
| OAF | 3 | 1 of 4 |
| DUNCE | 5 | 1 of 4 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Buffoon” ran in the Newsday Crossword on February 20, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with D and ends with E.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Newsday Crossword page for February 20, 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 DUNCE (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of February 20, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 4 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on February 20, 2026.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
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