Across clue · May 1, 2026

Words are but wind?

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Friday, May 1, 2026.

AW Verified by AppWalkthrough · 12 letters

"Words are but wind?"

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E
T
A
M
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A
P
H
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R

METAMETAPHOR

12 letters · 5 vowels · 7 consonants

Letter analysis

12-letter answer

Letters

12

total length

Vowels

5

A E I O U

Unique

8

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Words are but wind?" in the LA Times Crossword for Friday, May 1, 2026 resolves to METAMETAPHOR, a 12-letter answer.

This is one of many clues in the day's crossword. To see the full grid of answers, return to the May 1, 2026 puzzle page.

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