[It's gone!]
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 28, 2026
Stuck on the clue [It's gone!] from the New York Times Daily for March 28, 2026? We have the correct 4-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
[It's gone!] (4)
Answer
The answer to [It's gone!] is Poof (4 letters).
Why does Poof fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where the bracketed phrase '[It's gone!]' points to POOF, an exclamation used to indicate something has suddenly disappeared or vanished. POOF is an onomatopoeia that mimics the sound of a quick disappearance, often associated with magic tricks where objects seem to vanish instantly. The brackets in the clue suggest spoken words or an exclamation, which fits perfectly with POOF as an interjection someone might say when something disappears unexpectedly.
What does [It's gone!] mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
gone
adjective
•no longer present; departed or vanished
•used up, consumed, or finished
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 25-across in the New York Times Daily on March 28, 2026, by Katie Hoody, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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NYT Daily — Mar 28, 2026
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What does Poof mean?
noun
•The product of flatulence, or the sound of breaking wind.
•A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.
verb
•To vanish or disappear.
•To break wind; to fart.
interjection
•Onomatopoeia indicating a small explosion with a cloud of smoke; as caused by a deflating object, or a magical disappearance.
Origin of the word Poof
•origin: imitative/onomatopoeia
•period: 19th century
The word emerged as an echoic representation of a sudden puff or explosive sound, particularly associated with magic tricks and theatrical effects where something appears or disappears suddenly.
How to use Poof in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Poof.
•“The magician waved his wand and poof—the rabbit disappeared from the hat completely.”
•“She was holding her balloon one moment, and then poof, it slipped from her fingers and floated away.”
•“I thought I saved my document, but when I reopened it, poof, all my work had vanished.”
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Frequently asked questions about [It's gone!]
- What is the answer to [It's gone!]?
- The answer is Poof (4 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 28, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to [It's gone!] have?
- The answer has 4 letters: Poof.
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Puzzle
NYT Daily — Mar 28, 2026
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editor
Will Shortz
date
position
25 Across
answer length
4 letters