The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BANSHEE which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.
Wailing figure of folklore crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| BANSHEE | 100 % | 7 |
Why may BANSHEE be the right solution?
The wailing figure of folklore is typically associated with Irish mythology, and the Banshee is a female spirit known for her eerie wails and foretelling of death.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Wailing figure of folklore
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- banshee
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Crossword Answer definitions
BANSHEE noun- (Irish folklore) A female spirit, usually taking the form of a woman whose mournful wailing warns of an impending death.
- A noisy or ill-tempered woman.
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