Lacking a strong foundation, metaphorically Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BUILTONSAND Lacking a strong foundation, metaphorically (11)
6% BASE Foundation (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 4, 2025
6% ASIMOV "Foundation" author (6) Wall Street Journal Oct 20, 2025
6% BASIS Foundation (5) (5) Puzzler Oct 19, 2025
6% GRANTS Foundation's awards (6) Commuter Oct 4, 2025
6% LITERAL Not metaphorical (7) Commuter Sep 9, 2025
5% HAVENT Lack (6) Wall Street Journal Nov 8, 2025
5% BOND Strong connection (4) New York Times Nov 8, 2025
5% YEN Strong urge (3) USA Today Nov 8, 2025
5% TOEDIP Cautious-beginning metaphor (6) Newsday Nov 7, 2025
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