A mistake in print; not metaphorical (7) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LITERAL A mistake in print; not metaphorical (7) (7)
11% ERRATA Mistakes in print (6) Eugene Sheffer Jan 24, 2026
10% ERRATUM Printed mistake (7) The Times Concise Nov 11, 2025
8% UNWITTINGLY By mistake (11) The Telegraph Quick Feb 8, 2026
8% ERRORS Mistakes (6) Newsday Feb 3, 2026
8% ERROR Mistake (5) USA Today Jan 27, 2026
7% ERR Make a mistake (3) The Telegraph Mini Feb 14, 2026
7% ERRS Makes a mistake (4) Newsday Feb 10, 2026
7% BED Metaphor for rice (3) Newsday Feb 6, 2026
7% EDITED Ready for print (6) Thomas Joseph Feb 5, 2026
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