Figurative use of a word, metaphor Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Figurative use of a word, metaphor . 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TROPE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TROPE Figurative use of a word, metaphor (5)
7% EMINENCE Word used in addressing a cardinal (8) The Times Specialist Dec 8, 2025
7% CRAW Metaphorical sticking point (4) USA Today Dec 7, 2025
7% PHYSIQUE Figure they use regularly to feed anger (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Dec 5, 2025
7% CUSS Use swear words (4) USA Today Dec 1, 2025
7% FACTS __ and figures (5) Commuter Nov 28, 2025
7% FENCE Metaphorical place of indecision (5) New York Times Nov 23, 2025
7% NOD Approval metaphor (3) Newsday Nov 22, 2025
7% TRILLION 13-figure figure (8) Eugene Sheffer Nov 22, 2025
7% TONGUE Metaphorical wagger (6) Newsday Nov 20, 2025
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