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Explosive in a maritime metaphor Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Explosive in a maritime metaphor last seen in Newsday 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PETARD.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PETARD Explosive in a maritime metaphor | (6) | Newsday | Jul 1, 2021 |
| 3% | TNT Explosive | (3) | Commuter | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 2% | FULMAR Bird in peaceful maritime environment (6) | (6) | Puzzler Cryptic | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 2% | WIRE Finish line, metaphorically | (4) | The Atlantic | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 2% | DUSTBINS Metaphors for forgotten history | (8) | Newsday | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 2% | OVEN Appliance that's a metaphor for a hot day | (4) | USA Today | Dec 31, 2025 |
| 2% | NAVALTREATY Maritime agreement uncovered by 19 Across | (11) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 29, 2025 |
| 2% | SHIRT Gambler's big loss, metaphorically | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 27, 2025 |
| 2% | REPORT Explosive noise | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Dec 24, 2025 |
| 2% | BOMB Explosive (4) | (4) | Mirror Quick | Dec 24, 2025 |
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