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Inapt use of words causing poet harm? Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | EVILEYE Malevolent glare thought to cause harm (4,3) | (7) | The Guardian Quick | May 8, 2026 |
| 5% | ROOT Word before "beer" or "cause" | (4) | Universal | May 5, 2026 |
| 5% | NOISOME Harmful, offensive | (7) | The Times Concise | Apr 25, 2026 |
| 5% | DAMAGE Do harm to | (6) | Commuter | Apr 4, 2026 |
| 5% | MAIM Frenchman has goal - to cause harm (4) | (4) | Mirror Cryptic | Mar 24, 2026 |
| 5% | DETRIMENTAL Harmful | (11) | The Telegraph Quick | Feb 7, 2026 |
| 4% | TALKITOUT "Use your words, not your fists!" | (9) | Universal | May 14, 2026 |
| 4% | SEATED Not standing for harming a steed (6) | (6) | Mirror Cryptic | May 12, 2026 |
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