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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Metaphor for a scolding . 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is RIOTACT.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | RIOTACT Metaphor for a scolding | (7) | ||
| 4% | REBUKE Scold | (6) | Universal | Nov 14, 2025 |
| 3% | FENCE Metaphorical place of indecision | (5) | New York Times | Nov 23, 2025 |
| 3% | NOD Approval metaphor | (3) | Newsday | Nov 22, 2025 |
| 3% | TONGUE Metaphorical wagger | (6) | Newsday | Nov 20, 2025 |
| 3% | NAG Scold (3) | (3) | Mirror Quick | Nov 17, 2025 |
| 3% | LIBERATED Student I scolded and released | (9) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Nov 17, 2025 |
| 3% | REINS Metaphor for control | (5) | LA Times Daily | Nov 15, 2025 |
| 3% | DODO Obsolescence metaphor | (4) | Newsday | Nov 15, 2025 |
| 3% | TSKS Scolding sounds | (4) | LA Times Daily | Nov 9, 2025 |
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