Non-literal phrase such as 'cut the mustard' or 'right as rain' (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% IDIOM Non-literal phrase such as 'cut the mustard' or 'right as rain' (5) (5)
7% ABLE Cutting the mustard (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 10, 2026
5% RAPIER What's cutting criminal charge - that is right (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 30, 2026
5% LIP It's right under your nose, literally (3)
5% ATTRACT Charm a non-drinker right before performance (7) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 24, 2026
5% ALLAH Literally, "the god" (5) New York Times Jan 11, 2026
5% KALE Mustard cousin (4) Newsday Jan 3, 2026
4% OUI Opposite of "non" (3) USA Today Feb 13, 2026
4% TURNIP Root vegetable in the mustard family (6) Wall Street Journal Feb 10, 2026
4% ALLY Non-foe (4) USA Today Feb 9, 2026
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