What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Sound of something vanishing" from October 12, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Sound of something vanishing”

This clue appeared as 11-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, October 12, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

POOF

Letters4

Starts withP

Ends withF

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Sound of something vanishing” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 12, 2026 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with P and ends with F.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sound of something vanishing” clue?+

The answer is POOF (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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