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% SHELF Book-holding rack (5)
4% DEAD The Grateful -- (4) Eugene Sheffer Apr 18, 2026
4% NOSEEUM Insect nicknamed for its small size (7) New York Times Apr 16, 2026
4% IDEA Flash of inspiration (4) Wall Street Journal Apr 14, 2026
4% PARMESAN Frequently grated cheese (8) Commuter Apr 13, 2026
4% ENAMOUR Inspire with love (7) The Times Concise Apr 13, 2026
4% ZEST Grated lemon peel (4) Universal Apr 9, 2026
4% DAVIDJAMES Footballer given the nickname "Calamity" * (10) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 3, 2026
4% ICONIC Inspirational and influential (6) New York Times Midi Apr 1, 2026
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