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)
4% ICONIC Inspirational and influential (6) New York Times Midi Apr 1, 2026
4% SAFETY Two-point football play (6) LA Times Daily Mar 31, 2026
4% BRASSERIE Bar made from metal by Native American (9) The Times Cryptic Mar 30, 2026
4% OPOSSUMS American marsupials known for playing dead (8) LA Times Daily Mar 30, 2026
4% TULIP ___ Bowl (American-football championship game played in the Netherlands) (5) The Atlantic Mar 29, 2026
4% FOYER Place for a hat rack (5) LA Times Daily Mar 27, 2026
4% OVENS Kitchen appliances with racks (5) The New Yorker Mini Mar 27, 2026
4% HOARSE Raspy and grating (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Mar 27, 2026
4% EPIC Awe-inspiring (4) Newsday Mar 27, 2026
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