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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Metaphorical incentive 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CARROT.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CARROT Metaphorical incentive | (6) | New York Times | Jan 15, 2021 |
| 3% | FLOOD Overwhelming amount, metaphorically | (5) | New York Times Mini | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 3% | HERDINGCATS Unwieldy situation, metaphorically | (11) | New York Times | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 3% | KIDGLOVES Metaphor for gentle handling | (9) | Newsday | Jan 14, 2026 |
| 3% | REBATE Purchase incentive | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 3% | WIRE Finish line, metaphorically | (4) | The Atlantic | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 3% | STIMULI Incentives limit US supply | (7) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 3% | DUSTBINS Metaphors for forgotten history | (8) | Newsday | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 3% | OVEN Appliance that's a metaphor for a hot day | (4) | USA Today | Dec 31, 2025 |
| 3% | SHIRT Gambler's big loss, metaphorically | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 27, 2025 |
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