“Smoke” crossword clue
Answer
C
I
G
•••CIG
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CIG is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Smoke”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 6, 2026, where it runs at 60 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 6, 2026 grid59A___ method (type of teaching)8 ltrs›62AFlower found along a metaphorical path of ease8 ltrs›64ALike some advice4 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••CIG3 ltrs
••••FUME4 ltrs
••••PUFF4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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