This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, December 19, 2025 (4 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ F
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BLUFF as a word: (countable or uncountable) An act of bluffing; a false expression of the strength of one’s position in order to intimidate or deceive; braggadocio; (poker, countable or uncountable) An attempt to represent oneself as holding a stronger hand than one actually does.
BLUFF has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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