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The Clue
Disappearing word (4 letter answer)
The Answer
POOF
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Notes
The answer POOF is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 800 puzzles.
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Definition
POOF as a noun:
1. (fagot, faggot, fag, fairy, nance, pansy, queen, queer, poof, poove, pouf) = offensive terms for an openly homosexual man