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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% | WILDFIRE Metaphor for a runaway success | (8) | New York Times | Feb 1, 2026 |
| 3% | CLAD Covered (in) | (4) | LA Times Daily | Feb 1, 2026 |
| 3% | PALATE Sense metaphor | (6) | Newsday | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 3% | GILDS Covers with gold | (5) | Universal | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 3% | BROLLY Cover up in shower? Not after nurses turn round | (6) | The Times Cryptic | Jan 30, 2026 |
| 3% | SLEEVE Arm covering | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 3% | RINDS Orange coverings | (5) | LA Times Mini | Jan 28, 2026 |
| 3% | SKIN Onion covering | (4) | Newsday | Jan 28, 2026 |
| 3% | OUTONALIMB Potentially at risk, metaphorically | (10) | New York Times | Jan 27, 2026 |
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