Across clue · May 23, 2026

Challenging direction to sail

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Saturday, May 23, 2026.

"Challenging direction to sail"

U
P
W
I
N
D

UPWIND

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Letter analysis

6-letter answer

Letters

6

total length

Vowels

2

A E I O U

Unique

6

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Challenging direction to sail" in the LA Times Crossword for Saturday, May 23, 2026 resolves to UPWIND, a 6-letter answer.

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