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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Literal or metaphoric relative last seen in Universal 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is COUSIN.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | COUSIN Literal or metaphoric relative | (6) | Universal | Feb 28, 2023 |
| 3% | WILDFIRE Metaphor for a runaway success | (8) | New York Times | Feb 1, 2026 |
| 3% | AUNTIE Relative | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Feb 1, 2026 |
| 3% | PALATE Sense metaphor | (6) | Newsday | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 3% | KIN Relatives | (3) | The Telegraph Mini | Jan 30, 2026 |
| 3% | OUTONALIMB Potentially at risk, metaphorically | (10) | New York Times | Jan 27, 2026 |
| 3% | ICAL Suffix with method or metaphor | (4) | New York Times | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 3% | TENTPOLES Metaphor for major movies | (9) | Newsday | Jan 17, 2026 |
| 3% | HERDINGCATS Unwieldy situation, metaphorically | (11) | New York Times | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 3% | FLOOD Overwhelming amount, metaphorically | (5) | New York Times Mini | Jan 16, 2026 |
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