Buff NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Buff” crossword clue is SWOLE (5 letters); other puzzles used TONED. We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times crosswords, most recently on September 4, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 5 LETTERS
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SWOLE: markedly muscular.
Best answers for “Buff”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SWOLE | 5 | Buff |
| 2 | TONED | 5 | Buff |
| 3 | NAKED | 5 | In the buff similar clue |
| 4 | NUDE | 4 | In the buff similar clue |
| 5 | HEMEN | 5 | Buff bros similar clue |
| 6 | CINEASTE | 8 | Film buff similar clue |
| 7 | TCM | 3 | Film buff's channel similar clue |
The first 2 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Buff Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the Buff crossword clue?
SWOLE is the 5-letter answer to the “Buff” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Buff crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of September 4, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.
What are other possible answers to the Buff crossword clue?
Other puzzles used TONED for this clue. Similar clues were answered with NAKED (“In the buff”), NUDE (“In the buff”), HEMEN (“Buff bros”).