Figure of speech based on comparisons Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Figure of speech based on comparisons last seen in Guardian Quick 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 SIMILE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SIMILE Figure of speech based on comparisons (6) The Guardian Quick Jul 13, 2022
4% TROPE Figure of speech (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 8, 2025
3% DWARFS Makes small in comparison (6) New York Times Sep 28, 2025
3% NCO Base figure, for short (3) New York Times Aug 31, 2025
3% SERGEANT Base figure (8) Thomas Joseph Aug 21, 2025
3% CANTHOLDACANDLE Pales in comparison (15) New York Times Aug 12, 2025
3% THAN Word of comparison (4) Universal Jul 29, 2025
3% ANALOGY Illuminating comparison (7) LA Times Daily Jul 27, 2025
3% IDIOMS Figures of speech (6) Thomas Joseph Jul 26, 2025
3% IDIOM Figure of speech (5) Thomas Joseph Jul 1, 2025

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