Crossword answer
VANES
5 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 9 appearances · Last seen New York Times, August 2, 2026
Letter pattern
VANES
Clues that lead to VANES
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Useful pointers?5New York TimesAug 2, 2026
Wind direction indicators5USA TodayJul 4, 2026
Turbine components redesigned by Evans5Evening StandardApr 14, 2026
They take turns to provide transport two ways5Evening StandardDec 25, 2025
Wind indicators5Eugene ShefferJan 10, 2025
Rooftop wind direction indicators5Daily ThemedApr 29, 2022
About VANES in crosswords
VANES is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 9 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Useful pointers?” in the New York Times crossword on August 2, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
OSAGEGreat Plains nation
ENEMYCheetah, to Wonder Woman
BILESOlympic gymnast with five moves named for her
PEARLOyster's gem
LANGE"Tootsie" Oscar winner Jessica
OBOESClarinet cousins
PISTESki-slope
CAMEOBrooch, role or ware (5)
AERIEHome for an eagle
APPLEGift from a teacher's pet
IDSAY"My guess is ..."
AIMATPoint towards
CUTUPSnip into pieces (3,2)
HOSEDSwindled
Every appearance of VANES (9)
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Aug 2, 2026
Useful pointers? · New York Times · 58 Across
Jul 4, 2026
Wind direction indicators · USA Today · 21 Down
Apr 14, 2026
Turbine components redesigned by Evans · Evening Standard · 37 Across
Dec 25, 2025
They take turns to provide transport two ways · Evening Standard · 15 Across
Jan 10, 2025
Wind indicators · Eugene Sheffer · 19 Down
May 15, 2024
Wind indicators · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Down
Apr 29, 2022
Rooftop wind direction indicators · Daily Themed · 31 Across
Jan 18, 2021
Turbine components redesigned by Evans · Evening Standard · 37 Across
Jul 27, 2020
They take turns to provide transport two ways · Evening Standard · 15 Across