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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TEETH Enforcement mechanisms, metaphorically (5) New York Times Mar 12, 2022
6% TOEDIP Cautious-beginning metaphor (6) Newsday Nov 7, 2025
6% SIEVE Metaphor for a bad goalie (5) New York Times Nov 4, 2025
6% RIVETER Airline mechanic, at times (7) New York Times Nov 1, 2025
6% ABC Epitome of easiness, metaphorically (3) The Atlantic Oct 29, 2025
6% TORSION Mechanical twisting (7) Thomas Joseph Oct 28, 2025
6% THIRDRAIL Topic to avoid, metaphorically (9) LA Times Daily Oct 28, 2025
6% IRONS Metaphorical fire contents (5) Newsday Oct 24, 2025
6% TOE Little piggy, metaphorically (3)
6% SET ___ collection (game mechanic) (3) USA Today Oct 19, 2025

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