“Goofball” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••••BUFFOON
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BUFFOON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Goofball”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 2, 2025, where it runs at 39 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 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 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on April 2, 2025.
Crossing entries
Apr 2, 2025 grid38A___ Hangtime (arcade classic)3 ltrs›42ACleans vigorously6 ltrs›46AWhat the glass slipper was on Cinderella's foot10 ltrs›53AGroovy, with "out"3 ltrs›56AKnighted, one-named rock star4 ltrs›59ABeethoven's birthplace4 ltrs›62AWhat's the catch?4 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 14, 2026NYT Crossword7 Down••••DOPEApr 14, 2025NYT Crossword45 Across•••••••••••KNUCKLEHEADApr 2, 2025NYT Crossword39 Down•••••••BUFFOONOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••••BUFFOON7 ltrs
••••DOPE4 ltrs
•••••••••••KNUCKLEHEAD11 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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