“Buff” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••TONED
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TONED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Buff”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 22, 2025, where it runs at 30 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 22, 2025 grid27ARegards with astonishment7 ltrs›33AFor3 ltrs›34AReveal all15 ltrs›39APlaza resident of fiction6 ltrs›42AMade funny faces, say7 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••TONED5 ltrs
••••••POLISH6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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