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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Metaphorical mistreatment last seen in Newsday 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SHAFT.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SHAFT Metaphorical mistreatment | (5) | Newsday | Jul 15, 2017 |
| 4% | ABUSE Mistreatment | (5) | Newsday | Nov 11, 2025 |
| 3% | TENTPOLES Metaphor for major movies | (9) | Newsday | Jan 17, 2026 |
| 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% | WIRE Finish line, metaphorically | (4) | The Atlantic | Jan 9, 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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