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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Headwear usually worn 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 11 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is THINKINGCAP.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% THINKINGCAP Headwear usually worn metaphorically (11) New York Times Sep 29, 2025
3% CAP Baseball headwear (3)
3% CROWN Headwear for a monarch (5) New York Times Mini Jul 8, 2026
2% MEND Fix, as metaphoric fences (4) Universal Jul 31, 2026
2% BRETONS Brother's constraining college headwear (7) The Telegraph Toughie Jul 31, 2026
2% LAP Luxury has a metaphorical one (3) The Washington Post Mini Jul 31, 2026
2% GARB Threads to be worn (4) Universal Jul 25, 2026
2% TOPHATS Tall headwear pieces (7) USA Today Jul 23, 2026
2% HALO Headwear in an angel costume (4)
2% WHITEBUCKS Shoes worn by Elvis (10) Newsday Jul 21, 2026

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