“Bit of smoke” crossword clue
Answer
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••••WISP
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WISP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Bit of smoke”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 6, 2026, where it runs at 5 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Apr 6, 2026 grid5DShow a dog's excitement, as a tail3 ltrs›6DB&Bs4 ltrs›7DField goal percentage, for one4 ltrs›8DPolitico Nancy6 ltrs›
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