Hierarchical structure, metaphorically Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TOTEMPOLE Hierarchical structure, metaphorically (9) New York Times Sep 28, 2017
6% LADDER Hierarchical structure (6) The Times Concise Dec 10, 2021
5% OILRIGS Gulf of Mexico structures (7) LA Times Daily Jan 11, 2026
5% WIRE Finish line, metaphorically (4) The Atlantic Jan 9, 2026
5% SYNTAX Sentence structure (6) LA Times Daily Jan 4, 2026
5% DUSTBINS Metaphors for forgotten history (8) Newsday Jan 2, 2026
5% DEBATE Structured argument? (6)
5% OVEN Appliance that's a metaphor for a hot day (4) USA Today Dec 31, 2025
5% SHIRT Gambler's big loss, metaphorically (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 27, 2025
5% ORGANIC Structural failing in cargo (7) The Telegraph Toughie Dec 24, 2025

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