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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Authority, metaphorically . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ROD.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ROD Authority, metaphorically | (3) | ||
| 82% | LONGARM Legal authority metaphor | (7) | Newsday | Apr 20, 2025 |
| 82% | TEETH Show of authority, metaphorically | (5) | New York Times | Jun 10, 2022 |
| 60% | HORNUNG Author's metaphor nun grasped, only partly | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Feb 26, 2024 |
| 11% | LITERAL Not metaphorical | (7) | Commuter | Sep 9, 2025 |
| 10% | MASK Deception metaphor | (4) | Newsday | Oct 11, 2025 |
| 10% | WEB Metaphor for intrigue | (3) | Newsday | Oct 10, 2025 |
| 9% | LIONSDEN Hostile place, metaphorically | (8) | Universal | Oct 5, 2025 |
| 9% | THINKINGCAP Headwear usually worn metaphorically | (11) | New York Times | Sep 29, 2025 |
| 9% | WRONGFOOT Metaphor for a bad start | (9) | LA Times Daily | Sep 23, 2025 |
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