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Excessive regulations, metaphorically Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Excessive regulations, metaphorically last seen in USA Today puzzle. 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is REDTAPE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | REDTAPE Excessive regulations, metaphorically | (7) | USA Today | Aug 25, 2024 |
| 7% | MODERATE Regulate | (8) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 2, 2025 |
| 6% | TOEDIP Cautious-beginning metaphor | (6) | Newsday | Nov 7, 2025 |
| 6% | ADO Excessive fuss | (3) | Newsday | Nov 5, 2025 |
| 6% | SIEVE Metaphor for a bad goalie | (5) | New York Times | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 6% | UNDUE Excessive | (5) | USA Today | Nov 1, 2025 |
| 6% | ABC Epitome of easiness, metaphorically | (3) | The Atlantic | Oct 29, 2025 |
| 6% | THIRDRAIL Topic to avoid, metaphorically | (9) | LA Times Daily | Oct 28, 2025 |
| 6% | FDA Org. that regulates cosmetics | (3) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 27, 2025 |
| 6% | IRONS Metaphorical fire contents | (5) | Newsday | Oct 24, 2025 |
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