“Sounds of sudden vanishing” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.POOFS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sounds of sudden vanishing”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 25, 2026, where it runs at 22 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.