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Encountered a number said to be a figure of speech (8) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | METAPHOR Encountered a number said to be a figure of speech (8) | (8) | ||
| 8% | IDIOM Figure of speech | (5) | Universal | Oct 22, 2025 |
| 8% | TROPE Figure of speech | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Sep 8, 2025 |
| 6% | SHE "He said, __ said" | (3) | Newsday | Nov 5, 2025 |
| 6% | ORATE Make a speech | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Nov 1, 2025 |
| 6% | IMAGERY Carvings etc - figures of speech (7) | (7) | The Guardian Quick | Oct 31, 2025 |
| 6% | KEYNOTES Major speeches | (8) | USA Today | Oct 31, 2025 |
| 6% | MEETYOURMATCH Encounter a worthy opponent | (13) | USA Today | Oct 29, 2025 |
| 6% | RANT Angry speech | (4) | Universal | Oct 26, 2025 |
| 6% | ADDRESS Speech | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 24, 2025 |
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