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“Huffs and __ (breathes heavily)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Huffs and __ (breathes heavily)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, May 26, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter P
Last letter S
P ? ? ? S

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

P U F F S

The answer to “Huffs and __ (breathes heavily)” is PUFFS

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published May 26, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Huffs and __ (breathes heavily)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, May 26, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is PUFFS — a 5-letter word that begins with P and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 4 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Huffs and __ (breathes heavily)”

What is the answer to “Huffs and __ (breathes heavily)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PUFFS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, May 26, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Huffs and __ (breathes heavily)”?

The answer PUFFS contains 5 letters.

Was “Huffs and __ (breathes heavily)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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