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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Metaphor for a runaway success last seen in New York Times 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 WILDFIRE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | WILDFIRE Metaphor for a runaway success | (8) | New York Times | Feb 1, 2026 |
| 3% | PEAS Identicality metaphor | (4) | Newsday | Feb 21, 2026 |
| 3% | BED Metaphor for rice | (3) | Newsday | Feb 6, 2026 |
| 3% | PALATE Sense metaphor | (6) | Newsday | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 3% | HIT Runaway success | (3) | New York Times | Sep 6, 2021 |
| 3% | SMASH Runaway success | (5) | New York Times | Jun 9, 2020 |
| 2% | EMBER Metaphor for fading feelings | (5) | Newsday | Feb 21, 2026 |
| 2% | TOUGHNUT Metaphor for a challenging puzzle | (8) | New York Times | Feb 19, 2026 |
| 2% | HBO "Succession" airer | (3) | Eugene Sheffer | Feb 19, 2026 |
| 2% | THINKING ____ cap, metaphoric musing headwear | (8) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Feb 18, 2026 |
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