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Negative influence on others, metaphorically Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Negative influence on others, metaphorically 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BADAPPLE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | BADAPPLE Negative influence on others, metaphorically | (8) | New York Times | Sep 22, 2024 |
| 6% | POS Not neg. | (3) | Eugene Sheffer | Oct 14, 2025 |
| 6% | HEFT Influence | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Sep 24, 2025 |
| 6% | LITERAL Not metaphorical | (7) | Commuter | Sep 9, 2025 |
| 5% | PALATE Taste, metaphorically | (6) | New York Times | Oct 13, 2025 |
| 5% | CRITICISM Negative comment | (9) | The Times Concise | Oct 13, 2025 |
| 5% | LOBBYIST Influencer or campaigner (8) | (8) | The Guardian Quick | Oct 13, 2025 |
| 5% | ETAL And others | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 12, 2025 |
| 5% | MASK Deception metaphor | (4) | Newsday | Oct 11, 2025 |
| 5% | WEB Metaphor for intrigue | (3) | Newsday | Oct 10, 2025 |
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