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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Metaphors that use "like" or "as" . 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SIMILES.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SIMILES Metaphors that use "like" or "as" | (7) | ||
| 9% | SMOKEANDMIRRORS Misdirection metaphor | (15) | Newsday | May 16, 2026 |
| 9% | EEL Metaphor for slipperiness | (3) | New York Times | May 7, 2026 |
| 9% | REINS Metaphor for mastery | (5) | Newsday | May 2, 2026 |
| 9% | USE Mileage, metaphorically | (3) | The Atlantic | Apr 12, 2026 |
| 9% | ROTTENEGG Metaphorical straggler | (9) | Newsday | Apr 11, 2026 |
| 9% | EASY Like a piece of cake, metaphorically | (4) | ||
| 8% | STALE Like the bread used for croutons | (5) | New York Times Mini | May 14, 2026 |
| 8% | PUTTY Metaphor for the easily influenced | (5) | Newsday | May 8, 2026 |
| 8% | PULSE Overall feeling, metaphorically | (5) | Newsday | May 2, 2026 |
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