Crossword answer
TENTPOLES
9 letters · Used for 1 different clues · 1 appearances · Last seen Newsday, January 17, 2026
Letter pattern
TENTPOLES
Clues that lead to TENTPOLES
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Metaphor for major movies9NewsdayJan 17, 2026
About TENTPOLES in crosswords
TENTPOLES is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 1 times in our database across 1 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Metaphor for major movies” in the Newsday crossword on January 17, 2026.
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Jan 17, 2026
Metaphor for major movies · Newsday · Down