Crossword answer
SPINALTAP
9 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 6 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, August 13, 2026
Letter pattern
SPINALTAP
Clues that lead to SPINALTAP
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Personal number key during father’s rejected US medical procedure (6,3)9The GuardianAug 13, 2026
Lumbar puncture (US)9The IndependentJul 10, 2026
Instal app badly for spoof rockers (6,3)9The SunApr 27, 2026
Lumbar puncture (6,3)9The SunApr 27, 2026
Mockumentary band with the real-life album "Break Like the Wind"9New York TimesMar 1, 2026
What fictional English heavy metal band consists of David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel and Derek Smalls?9New York TimesJan 1, 2026
About SPINALTAP in crosswords
SPINALTAP is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 6 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Personal number key during father’s rejected US medical procedure (6,3)” in the The Guardian crossword on August 13, 2026.
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Every appearance of SPINALTAP (6)
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Aug 13, 2026
Personal number key during father’s rejected US medical procedure (6,3) · The Guardian · 19 Across
Jul 10, 2026
Lumbar puncture (US) · The Independent · 10 Down
Apr 27, 2026
Lumbar puncture (6,3) · The Sun · 4 Down
Apr 27, 2026
Instal app badly for spoof rockers (6,3) · The Sun · 4 Down
Mar 1, 2026
Mockumentary band with the real-life album "Break Like the Wind" · New York Times · 117 Across
Jan 1, 2026
What fictional English heavy metal band consists of David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel and Derek Smalls? · New York Times · 40 Across