“Puff … Komodo … Smaug …” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IMAGINEDRAGONS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Puff … Komodo … Smaug …”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 11, 2025, where it runs at 45 Across and fills 14 squares. It crosses 14 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 11, 2025 grid10DSomething learned the hard way, often10 ltrs›11DOrganization promoting international goodwill10 ltrs›28DBig wheels in the Vatican?10 ltrs›29DRay Charles's first #1 R&B single (1954)10 ltrs›30DHand sanitizer eliminates the need to do this5 ltrs›31DQuit5 ltrs›32DArt class staple5 ltrs›34D2022 book paying tribute to a 1960s rock legend4 ltrs›38DNarrow openings5 ltrs›39DBig Apple debut in 20104 ltrs›42DThis clue's number, for the youngest U.S. president3 ltrs›44D"Lux-ur-ious!"7 ltrs›46DNick of "Cape Fear"5 ltrs›47DPan in the butt?4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 11, 20251AAgainst4 ltrs›5AGreek goddess swallowed by her father and rescued by her future husband4 ltrs›9ASuisse peak4 ltrs›13ASpoils4 ltrs›14AWork of Bellini or Bizet5 ltrs›16AStead4 ltrs›17ASEAL … SWAT … B …10 ltrs›19ASome ways off4 ltrs›
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