Doofus Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Doofus” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of October 5, 2025? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2025
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BOOB is the answer to “Doofus”. It means to make a foolish mistake.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To make a foolish mistake.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: OBBO.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “___ tube (TV)”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Doofus”?
BOOB, 4 letters: to make a foolish mistake.
When was “Doofus” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of October 5, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with B.