Expression whose meaning is not literal (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% IDIOM Expression whose meaning is not literal (5) (5)
8% THEREADLINES Find hidden meaning, literally (12) LA Times Daily Sep 5, 2025
7% JUDO Sport whose name means "gentle way" (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 22, 2025
7% SALON Establishment whose name means "lounge" in French (5) New York Times Nov 19, 2025
7% ELTORO Wooden rollercoaster whose name means "The Bull" in Spanish (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 14, 2025
7% SENSE Meaning (5) The Telegraph Plusword Nov 11, 2025
7% ALAMODE Literally "in the fashion" (7) The Atlantic Nov 9, 2025
7% VIA By means of (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 9, 2025
7% ATOM Particle whose name means "indivisible" (4) Universal Nov 6, 2025
7% LAOTSE Ancient philosopher whose name means "old master" (6) New York Times Nov 2, 2025
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