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“Misdirection metaphor”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Misdirection metaphor”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, May 16, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 15 letters

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Letters 15
First letter S
Last letter S
S ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 15-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

S M O K E A N D M I R R O R S

The answer to “Misdirection metaphor” is SMOKEANDMIRRORS

Letters 15
Direction Across
Published May 16, 2026

Letter analysis: the 15-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 10 of 15 positions
Vowels 5 33% of word
Consonants 10 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Misdirection metaphor” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SMOKEANDMIRRORS — a 15-letter word that begins with S and ends with S.

This answer contains 5 vowels and 10 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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More clues from the May 16, 2026 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Misdirection metaphor”

What is the answer to “Misdirection metaphor” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SMOKEANDMIRRORS — a 15-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Misdirection metaphor”?

The answer SMOKEANDMIRRORS contains 15 letters.

Was “Misdirection metaphor” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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