Crossword clue
“Mockumentary band with the real-life album "Break Like the Wind"”
This clue appeared as 117-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
SPINALTAPLetters9
Starts withS
Ends withP
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Mockumentary band with the real-life album "Break Like the Wind"” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 1, 2026 as 117-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S and ends with P, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Mockumentary band with the real-life album "Break Like the Wind"” clue?+
The answer is SPINALTAP (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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