Figure of speech child found in stories — that's an understatement Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LITOTES Figure of speech child found in stories — that's an understatement (7) The Guardian Quiptic Jan 9, 2023
67% IDIOM Figure of speech (5) Universal Oct 22, 2025
65% TROPE Figure of speech (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 8, 2025
54% METAPHOR Homer apt to change figure of speech (8) (8) The Sun Two Speed Nov 24, 2025
54% IMAGERY Carvings etc - figures of speech (7) (7) The Guardian Quick Oct 31, 2025
54% LISP Speech impediment affecting the letter "S" (4) The Telegraph Mini Oct 26, 2025
51% TALE Story (4) Commuter Dec 17, 2025
51% LATIN Forum speech (5) Wall Street Journal Dec 17, 2025
51% INTROS Opening speeches (6) Commuter Dec 10, 2025
51% TIRADE Angry speech (6) Newsday Dec 8, 2025

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