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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% | ALOT Frequently | (4) | New York Times | Dec 2, 2025 |
| 6% | AIMED Targeted | (5) | Premier Sunday | Nov 30, 2025 |
| 6% | NOD Approval metaphor | (3) | Newsday | Nov 22, 2025 |
| 6% | TONGUE Metaphorical wagger | (6) | Newsday | Nov 20, 2025 |
| 6% | FLAK Criticism | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Nov 19, 2025 |
| 6% | REINS Metaphor for control | (5) | LA Times Daily | Nov 15, 2025 |
| 6% | DODO Obsolescence metaphor | (4) | Newsday | Nov 15, 2025 |
| 6% | AIMAT Target | (5) | TV | Nov 9, 2025 |
| 6% | OFTEN Frequently | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 31, 2025 |
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