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 spirit of Irish folklore crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| BANSHEE | 50 % | 7 |
| SHEE | 50 % | 4 |
Why may BANSHEE be the right solution?
The wailing spirit of Irish folklore is commonly known as a banshee, a female spirit believed to herald the death of a family member with her mournful cries.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Wailing spirit of Irish folklore
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- banshee
- selkie
- leprechaun
- kelpie
- mab
- ariel
- dybbuk
- kobold
- merrow
- ghoul
- preta
- water sprite
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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