Puff … Komodo … Smaug … NYT Crossword Clue

By Date: DEC 11, 2025 Follow on Google

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The most common and recent 14-letter answer for "Puff … Komodo … Smaug …" is IMAGINEDRAGONS.

The clue lists three different dragons from popular culture: Puff the Magic Dragon from a song, the Komodo dragon which is a real lizard but often thought of as a dragon, and Smaug from 'The Hobbit.' These examples all relate to the concept of dragons that are imagined or fictional.

This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 11, 2025.

IMAGINEDRAGONS are dragons that exist in stories, myths, and legends, not in reality.

The answer to “Puff … Komodo … Smaug …” in the New York Times puzzle December 11 2025 is IMAGINEDRAGONS. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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