Growth metaphor Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Growth metaphor . 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ACORN.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ACORN Growth metaphor (5)
3% TENTPOLES Metaphor for major movies (9) Newsday Jan 17, 2026
3% TREE Grove growth (4) Thomas Joseph Jan 16, 2026
3% BED Place of growth (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 16, 2026
3% FLOOD Overwhelming amount, metaphorically (5) New York Times Mini Jan 16, 2026
3% HERDINGCATS Unwieldy situation, metaphorically (11) New York Times Jan 16, 2026
3% MOLD Growth on stale bread (4) Commuter Jan 15, 2026
3% KIDGLOVES Metaphor for gentle handling (9) Newsday Jan 14, 2026
3% STUNTED Like a runt's growth (7) Universal Jan 14, 2026
3% STACHE No Shave November growth, informally (6) New York Times Jan 11, 2026
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