What is the answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Sound effect for a cloud of smoke" from September 24, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Sound effect for a cloud of smoke”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

POOF

Letters4

Starts withP

Ends withF

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
Sep 24, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sound effect for a cloud of smoke” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on September 24, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with P and ends with F.

See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for September 24, 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 “Sound effect for a cloud of smoke” clue?+

The answer is POOF (4 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of September 24, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.

How do I find other Midi answers?+

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