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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 |
| 9% | ROD Lightning ___ (frequent target of criticism) | (3) | ||
| 6% | OFTEN Frequently | (5) | New York Times Midi | Oct 14, 2026 |
| 6% | GOAL Target | (4) | New York Times | Oct 14, 2026 |
| 6% | FLAK Criticism | (4) | New York Times Midi | Oct 11, 2026 |
| 6% | ONUS Albatross, metaphorically | (4) | The Atlantic | Oct 11, 2026 |
| 6% | ALOT Frequently | (4) | Newsday | Sep 29, 2026 |
| 6% | AIM Target | (3) | ||
| 6% | TIT Metaphorical payback | (3) | Newsday | Sep 5, 2026 |
| 5% | HOLE Golf target | (4) | Commuter | Oct 5, 2026 |
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