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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Metaphor for a flammable situation last seen in USA Today 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TINDERBOX.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | TINDERBOX Metaphor for a flammable situation | (9) | USA Today | Dec 17, 2019 |
| 3% | LIP Disrespect metaphor | (3) | Newsday | Oct 18, 2025 |
| 3% | PALATE Taste, metaphorically | (6) | New York Times | Oct 13, 2025 |
| 3% | MASK Deception metaphor | (4) | Newsday | Oct 11, 2025 |
| 3% | WEB Metaphor for intrigue | (3) | Newsday | Oct 10, 2025 |
| 3% | ATOP Situated on | (4) | Newsday | Oct 9, 2025 |
| 3% | ORIENTED Situated | (8) | Universal | Sep 12, 2025 |
| 3% | LITERAL Not metaphorical | (7) | Commuter | Sep 9, 2025 |
| 3% | INPLACE Situated | (7) | Premier Sunday | Sep 7, 2025 |
| 3% | ETHER Flammable liquid (5) | (5) | Mirror Quick | Aug 30, 2025 |
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