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)
6% IDIOMS Non-literal expressions (6) Commuter Mar 24, 2026
5% DIJON City known for mustard (5) Wall Street Journal May 5, 2026
5% YELLOW As custard or mustard? (6) The Telegraph Quick Apr 19, 2026
4% IMEAN Clarifying phrase (5) Universal May 6, 2026
4% AMISS Not right (5) Universal May 4, 2026
4% MUD Rain-soaked dirt (3)
4% RIFF Jazz phrase (4) Eugene Sheffer Apr 25, 2026
4% OHISEE "Ah, right right right" (6) New York Times Apr 24, 2026
4% INDIE Non-mainstream (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 22, 2026
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