Crossword clue

“Misdirection metaphor”

This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
SMOKEANDMIRRORS
Letters15
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

Newsday Crossword
May 16, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Misdirection metaphor” ran in the Newsday Crossword on May 16, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with S and ends with S, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Misdirection metaphor” clue?+

The answer is SMOKEANDMIRRORS (15 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of May 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.

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