Gaelic spirit Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Friday, May 18, 2018 · 12-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, May 18, 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 18, 2018 · 12-Down · 7 letters
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(Irish folklore) a female spirit who wails to warn of impending death
noun
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