This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, February 16, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ Y
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POOFY as a word: (slang) Of or pertaining to something that is puffy, filled with air, inflated; (derogatory, slang) Pertaining to, or describing homosexual behaviour or culture.
POOFY 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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