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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Metaphor for a cover-up . 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 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LID.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LID Metaphor for a cover-up | (3) | ||
| 3% | KIDGLOVES Metaphor for gentle handling | (9) | Newsday | Jan 14, 2026 |
| 3% | VEIL Face covering Glen picked up (4) | (4) | The Sun Two Speed | Jan 12, 2026 |
| 3% | ROBES Supreme Court cover-ups? | (5) | LA Times Mini | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 3% | WIRE Finish line, metaphorically | (4) | The Atlantic | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 3% | INTIMATE Imply prisoner's covering it up | (8) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 3% | WRAP Cover | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 4, 2026 |
| 3% | DUSTBINS Metaphors for forgotten history | (8) | Newsday | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 3% | OVEN Appliance that's a metaphor for a hot day | (4) | USA Today | Dec 31, 2025 |
| 3% | SHIRT Gambler's big loss, metaphorically | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 27, 2025 |
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