Inapt use of words causing poet harm? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MIXEDMETAPHOR Inapt use of words causing poet harm? (13) The Times Cryptic Feb 14, 2017
98% MIXED METAPHOR Inapt use of words causing poet harm? (14)
5% MALIGN Defame; harmful (6) The Telegraph Quick Mar 14, 2026
5% PITHY Using few words effectively (5) New York Times Mini Mar 8, 2026
5% EDNA ___ St Vincent Millay, US poet (4) (4) The Sun Mini Mar 2, 2026
5% DAMAGE Do harm to (6) Premier Sunday Mar 1, 2026
5% INNER Word used with "beauty" or "peace" (5)
5% SAFE Out of harm's way (4)
5% DANGEROUS Son argued bombs likely to cause harm (9) (9) The Sun Two Speed Feb 22, 2026
5% FENDER US word for a car's wing (6) The Times Concise Feb 19, 2026

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