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Carrot on a stick, metaphorically Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | INCENTIVE Carrot on a stick, metaphorically | (9) | New York Times | Mar 23, 2026 |
| 7% | PEAS ___ and carrots | (4) | New York Times Midi | Apr 28, 2026 |
| 6% | ROOT Carrot, e.g. | (4) | Wall Street Journal | May 23, 2026 |
| 6% | ABCS Metaphorical ropes | (4) | Newsday | May 23, 2026 |
| 6% | OCEANS Multiplicity metaphor | (6) | Newsday | May 23, 2026 |
| 6% | EAR Receptivity metaphor | (3) | Newsday | May 23, 2026 |
| 6% | ADHERE Stick | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | May 21, 2026 |
| 6% | ASEA Lost, metaphorically | (4) | LA Times Daily | May 19, 2026 |
| 6% | BOAT Situation, metaphorically | (4) | ||
| 6% | REDHEAD "Carrot top" | (7) | Commuter | May 18, 2026 |
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