___ and puffs (breathes hard after climbing the stairs, perhaps)
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The clue “___ and puffs (breathes hard after climbing the stairs, perhaps)” was published in the Daily Themed Crossword on January 11, 2026, where it appeared as 24 Across. The solution is HUFFS — a 5-letter word that fits the 5-square across entry in the grid.
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