Metaphor for strictness. Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Metaphor for strictness. . 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 IRONHAND.

Love the NYT Mini? Try our Mini.

Fresh puzzles every day, no paywall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Metaphor for strictness.:

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% IRONHAND Metaphor for strictness. (8)
9% LAX Not strict (3) Universal Oct 17, 2025
9% RIGOR Strictness (5) Thomas Joseph Oct 1, 2025
9% LITERAL Not metaphorical (7) Commuter Sep 9, 2025
8% STERN Very strict (5) Newsday Oct 20, 2025
8% LIP Disrespect metaphor (3) Newsday Oct 18, 2025
8% PALATE Taste, metaphorically (6) New York Times Oct 13, 2025
8% LENIENT Not strict with rules (7) New York Times Mini Oct 11, 2025
8% MASK Deception metaphor (4) Newsday Oct 11, 2025
8% WEB Metaphor for intrigue (3) Newsday Oct 10, 2025
Metaphor for strictness. Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for Metaphor for strictness.. The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is IRONHAND.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Metaphor for strictness..