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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Figurative use of a word last seen in Wall Street Journal 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TROPE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | TROPE Figurative use of a word | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 24, 2017 |
| 3% | TORI "Holesome" figures | (4) | New York Times | Jul 12, 2026 |
| 3% | VERBATIM Word for word (8) | (8) | Mirror Classic | Jul 12, 2026 |
| 3% | UMP Ballpark figure | (3) | Eugene Sheffer | Jul 8, 2026 |
| 3% | AREA Polygon figure | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Jul 8, 2026 |
| 3% | ODDS Action figures? | (4) | LA Times Daily | Jul 7, 2026 |
| 3% | IDOL Worshiped figure | (4) | Commuter | Jul 6, 2026 |
| 3% | DICTION Choice and use of words (7) | (7) | Mirror Classic | Jul 5, 2026 |
| 3% | RABBI Synagogue figure | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jul 4, 2026 |
| 3% | LIE Word rarely used in the House of Commons | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jul 3, 2026 |
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