Metaphorical target of attacks Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Metaphorical target of attacks . 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 12 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LIGHTNINGROD.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LIGHTNINGROD Metaphorical target of attacks (12)
3% SETSON Attacks (6) Thomas Joseph Nov 15, 2025
3% RAID Sneak attack (4) LA Times Daily Nov 14, 2025
3% AIMAT Target (5) TV Nov 9, 2025
3% TOEDIP Cautious-beginning metaphor (6) Newsday Nov 7, 2025
3% SIEVE Metaphor for a bad goalie (5) New York Times Nov 4, 2025
3% STUNG Attacked, as a wasp (5) The Telegraph Mini Nov 4, 2025
3% LAWNS Mower targets (5) LA Times Daily Nov 4, 2025
3% SIEGE Prolonged attack (5) Eugene Sheffer Nov 3, 2025
3% MACED Sprayed, as an attacker (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 1, 2025
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