Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are? (16) LA Times Daily Feb 19, 2026
5% ALE The "A" in 49-Across (3) Commuter Jul 17, 2026
5% EAR What you might 18 Across (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 17, 2026
4% CASTLOTS See 18 Across (8) The Telegraph Toughie Aug 21, 2026
4% LENSES Viewpoints, metaphorically (6) Universal Aug 16, 2026
4% WHENALLSSAIDANDDONE See 18 Across (19) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 14, 2026
4% GINSU Kitchen brand inspired by 18-Across (5) New York Times Aug 14, 2026
4% WILEY See 18-Across (5) The New Yorker Mini Aug 13, 2026
4% ANDSO "Consequently ... " (5) LA Times Daily Aug 10, 2026
4% DOORS Opportunities, metaphorically (5) LA Times Daily Aug 10, 2026

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