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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Metaphorical or literal distraction last seen in Universal 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 NOISE.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | NOISE Metaphorical or literal distraction | (5) | Universal | Jun 18, 2022 |
| 3% | FEINT Distracting manoeuvre | (5) | The Times Concise | Jan 15, 2026 |
| 3% | ALLAH Literally, "the god" | (5) | New York Times | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 3% | GAMBLERS People who might like to roll the dice, literally and metaphorically | (8) | The Atlantic | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 3% | ONTASK Not distracted at work | (6) | New York Times | Oct 12, 2025 |
| 3% | SHINYOBJECT Distraction, metaphorically | (11) | USA Today | Jul 6, 2025 |
| 2% | TENTPOLES Metaphor for major movies | (9) | Newsday | Jan 17, 2026 |
| 2% | FLOOD Overwhelming amount, metaphorically | (5) | New York Times Mini | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 2% | HERDINGCATS Unwieldy situation, metaphorically | (11) | New York Times | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 2% | KIDGLOVES Metaphor for gentle handling | (9) | Newsday | Jan 14, 2026 |
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