Crossword answer
PUNS
4 letters · Used for 12 different clues · 17 appearances · Last seen New York Times, September 9, 2026
Letter pattern
PUNS
Clues that lead to PUNS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
"Sofa, so good" and such4New York TimesSep 9, 2026
Jokes involving homophones4Crosswords With FriendsAug 30, 2026
Foundations of many dad jokes4New York TimesFeb 21, 2026
Samples of wordplay4Eugene ShefferOct 28, 2025
Bits of wit4Eugene ShefferJun 13, 2025
"The lowest form of human behavior," per John Oliver4New York TimesMay 3, 2025
Most dad jokes4New York TimesFeb 23, 2025
Words cleverly spun around4Evening StandardNov 7, 2024
"Corny" wordplays that may make you go "Ohhhh!"4Daily ThemedFeb 28, 2024
Witty wordplays that may make you groan4Daily ThemedDec 28, 2023
Fond of these, did Mr Case name his son Justin?4Evening StandardDec 5, 2023
Witty wordplays4Daily ThemedJul 8, 2021
About PUNS in crosswords
PUNS is a 4-letter answer that has appeared 17 times in our database across 12 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “"Sofa, so good" and such” in the New York Times crossword on September 9, 2026.
Other 4-letter answers
SMUGSelf-satisfied
ARCHTriumphal monument shape
TSKSDisapproving sounds
AGAL"I found myself ___ pal at the park today!" (words from one befriending another mom, perhaps): 2 wds.
ALEG"Break ___!" ("Good luck!"): 2 wds.
RARELike a blue moon or blue steak
NOON"High ___" (1952 Western film starring Gary Cooper)
FLAGThe Stars and Stripes, e.g.
CHICStylishly fashionable
BEERFrequent sportscast sponsor
SNITSour state
FIFAWorld Cup org.
OTISR&B legend Redding
LSATExam for a future atty.
Every appearance of PUNS (17)
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Sep 9, 2026
"Sofa, so good" and such · New York Times · 11 Down
Aug 30, 2026
Jokes involving homophones · Crosswords With Friends · 57
Feb 21, 2026
Foundations of many dad jokes · New York Times · 21 Across
Oct 28, 2025
Samples of wordplay · Eugene Sheffer · 6 Down
Jun 13, 2025
Bits of wit · Eugene Sheffer · 16 Down
May 3, 2025
"The lowest form of human behavior," per John Oliver · New York Times · 11 Down
Feb 23, 2025
Most dad jokes · New York Times · 81 Down
Nov 29, 2024
Bits of wit · Eugene Sheffer · 28 Down
Nov 7, 2024
Words cleverly spun around · Evening Standard · 15 Across
Feb 28, 2024
"Corny" wordplays that may make you go "Ohhhh!" · Daily Themed · 46 Down
Dec 28, 2023
Witty wordplays that may make you groan · Daily Themed · 10 Down
Dec 5, 2023
Fond of these, did Mr Case name his son Justin? · Evening Standard · 30 Down
Jun 5, 2023
Bits of wit · Eugene Sheffer · 44 Across
May 18, 2022
Samples of wordplay · Eugene Sheffer · 20 Across
Oct 6, 2021
Bits of wit · Eugene Sheffer · 20 Across
Jul 8, 2021
Witty wordplays · Daily Themed · 31 Down
Nov 7, 2019
Words cleverly spun around · Evening Standard · 15 Across