This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, April 3, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ F
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POOF as a word: To vanish or disappear; (intransitive) To break wind; to fart.
POOF has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 19, 2026.
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