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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Harsh rule, metaphorically last seen in New York Times 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is HEAVYHAND.
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Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
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98% | HEAVYHAND Harsh rule, metaphorically | (9) | New York Times | Dec 6, 2023 |
7% | LITERAL Not metaphorical | (7) | Commuter | Sep 9, 2025 |
7% | SEVERE Harsh | (6) | Thomas Joseph | Aug 29, 2025 |
6% | THINKINGCAP Headwear usually worn metaphorically | (11) | New York Times | Sep 29, 2025 |
6% | REG Govt. rule | (3) | Wall Street Journal | Sep 24, 2025 |
6% | WRONGFOOT Metaphor for a bad start | (9) | LA Times Daily | Sep 23, 2025 |
6% | LAWS State rules | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Sep 23, 2025 |
6% | BONE Metaphorically thrown concession | (4) | The Atlantic | Sep 21, 2025 |
6% | HOYLE According to ___ (by the rules) | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Sep 9, 2025 |
6% | SCREECHINGHALT Sudden stop metaphor | (14) | Newsday | Sep 7, 2025 |
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