The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ANTICS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Buffoonery crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ANTICS | 45 % | 6 |
| ZANINESS | 18 % | 8 |
| CLOWNING | 18 % | 8 |
| JAPERY | 9 % | 6 |
| DROLLERY | 9 % | 8 |
Why may ANTICS be the right solution?
"Antics" is a synonym for buffoonery, as it refers to playful or silly behavior.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Buffoonery
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- frivolity
- clowning
- prank
- harlequinade
- antics
- clownishness
- tomfoolery
- idiocy
- lunacy
- silliness
- inanity
- buffoon
Crossword Answer definitions
ANTICS noun- A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.
- A caricature.
- (often in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.
- A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon.
- To perform antics, caper.
- To make a fool of, to cause to look ridiculous.
- To perform (an action) as an antic; to mimic ridiculously.
- A pose, often exaggerated, in anticipation of an action; for example, a brief squat before jumping
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result ANTICS
- Zaniness
- Goofiness
- Tomfoolery
- Buffoonery
- Monkeyshines
- Capers
- Funny business
- Playful capers
- Monkey business
- Playful play