What is the answer to "Metaphor for major movies" in the Newsday Crossword?

The answer to the Newsday Crossword clue "Metaphor for major movies" is TENTPOLES (9 letters).

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Metaphor for major movies Newsday Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the January 17, 2026 puzzle

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TENTPOLES

9 letters · Down · last seen January 17, 2026

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