A metal rack or grate for broiling that inspired the nickname of American football or its field of play (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GRIDIRON A metal rack or grate for broiling that inspired the nickname of American football or its field of play (8) (8)
5% YARD Football field measure (4)
4% DEAD Grateful ____ song, --> (4) USA Today Quick Dec 16, 2025
4% MONIKER Nickname (7) LA Times Daily Dec 16, 2025
4% RIB Part of a barbecue rack (3) New York Times Dec 15, 2025
4% MOTIVATE Inspire (8) The Atlantic Dec 14, 2025
4% AIR It's inspired! (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 9, 2025
4% HAT It might be on a rack (3) New York Times Dec 5, 2025
4% SPARK Inspiration (5) Thomas Joseph Dec 4, 2025
4% TDS American football six-pointers, for short (3)
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