“Buffoons” crossword clue
Answer
C
L
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S
•••••CLODS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CLODS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Buffoons”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 13, 2026, where it runs at 37 Across 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 13, 2026.
Crossing entries
Jan 13, 2026 grid21DEurasian mountain range5 ltrs›25DLike Peruvian pyramids5 ltrs›26DOffshore drilling site6 ltrs›27DWall-mounted light fixture6 ltrs›34DSkilled5 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Feb 23, 2026NYT Crossword1 Across•••••BOZOSJan 13, 2026NYT Crossword37 Across•••••CLODSOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••CLODS5 ltrs
•••••BOZOS5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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