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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | HEAVYHAND Harsh rule, metaphorically | (9) | New York Times | Dec 6, 2023 |
| 6% | WISEONE 56-Across, in metaphor | (7) | Wall Street Journal | Apr 22, 2026 |
| 6% | LYE Harsh cleaning agent | (3) | ||
| 6% | PER "As ___ the rules ..." | (3) | ||
| 6% | ABIDE __ by (obey, as rules) | (5) | Newsday | Apr 20, 2026 |
| 6% | REGS Rules, informally | (4) | Newsday | Apr 19, 2026 |
| 6% | SCRAPES Rubs with a harsh noise (7) | (7) | Mirror Classic | Apr 17, 2026 |
| 6% | USE Mileage, metaphorically | (3) | The Atlantic | Apr 12, 2026 |
| 6% | ROTTENEGG Metaphorical straggler | (9) | Newsday | Apr 11, 2026 |
| 6% | FINDS Rules in court | (5) | Newsday | Apr 11, 2026 |
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