“Huff and puff?” crossword clue
Answer
V
A
P
E
••••VAPE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.VAPE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Huff and puff?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 5, 2025, where it runs at 73 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on October 5, 2025.
Crossing entries
Oct 5, 2025 grid55D"You're cramping my ___"5 ltrs›59DWaffle House alternatives5 ltrs›63DNot follow suit, in bridge6 ltrs›64DFrequent on-screen partner of Hepburn5 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 23, 2026NYT Crossword64 Across••••PANTOct 5, 2025NYT Crossword73 Across••••VAPEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••VAPE4 ltrs
••••PANT4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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