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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Frequent target of criticism, metaphorically last seen in USA Today 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 12 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LIGHTNINGROD.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LIGHTNINGROD Frequent target of criticism, metaphorically | (12) | USA Today | May 12, 2025 |
| 6% | OFT Frequently | (3) | Eugene Sheffer | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 6% | OFTEN Frequently | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Dec 26, 2025 |
| 6% | HARSH Critical | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Dec 26, 2025 |
| 6% | SLAMS Criticizes | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Dec 17, 2025 |
| 6% | ALOT Frequently | (4) | New York Times | Dec 2, 2025 |
| 6% | ROD Lightning ___ (frequent target of criticism) | (3) | ||
| 5% | FLOOD Overwhelming amount, metaphorically | (5) | New York Times Mini | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 5% | HERDINGCATS Unwieldy situation, metaphorically | (11) | New York Times | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 5% | RATER Critic, at times | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 14, 2026 |
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