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)
5% MEN "It's Raining ___" (3) USA Today Aug 29, 2026
5% GREY ___ Poupon (mustard brand) (4) New York Times Mini Jul 31, 2026
5% UNIT Meter or liter (4) New York Times Midi Jul 1, 2026
5% DIJON __ mustard (5) Commuter Jun 4, 2026
4% MANTRA Meditation phrase (6) Commuter Aug 31, 2026
4% ASSEENONTV Infomercial phrase (10) USA Today Aug 29, 2026
4% ROOKIES Non-veterans (7) Newsday Aug 28, 2026
4% POUR Rain heavily (4) USA Today Quick Aug 27, 2026
4% IDE Rain heavily (3) USA Today Quick Aug 27, 2026
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