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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Metaphor for a bad handshake 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is DEADFISH.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | DEADFISH Metaphor for a bad handshake | (8) | Universal | Sep 4, 2022 |
| 3% | BED Metaphor for rice | (3) | Newsday | Feb 6, 2026 |
| 3% | PALATE Sense metaphor | (6) | Newsday | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 3% | ELBOWBUMP Handshake alternative | (9) | Newsday | Nov 27, 2025 |
| 3% | SIEVE Metaphor for a bad goalie | (5) | New York Times | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 2% | TOUGHNUT Metaphor for a challenging puzzle | (8) | New York Times | Feb 19, 2026 |
| 2% | THINKING ____ cap, metaphoric musing headwear | (8) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Feb 18, 2026 |
| 2% | AIL Feel bad | (3) | LA Times Daily | Feb 18, 2026 |
| 2% | BANDBOX Small baseball park, metaphorically | (7) | Wall Street Journal | Feb 17, 2026 |
| 2% | SNIT Bad mood | (4) | Universal | Feb 17, 2026 |
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