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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Ruthless control, metaphorically last seen in USA Today 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 IRONFIST.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | IRONFIST Ruthless control, metaphorically | (8) | USA Today | May 29, 2018 |
| 8% | REINS Metaphor for control | (5) | LA Times Daily | Nov 15, 2025 |
| 6% | PEAS Identicality metaphor | (4) | Newsday | Feb 21, 2026 |
| 6% | LOANSHARK Ruthless moneylender (4,5) | (9) | Mirror Classic | Feb 11, 2026 |
| 6% | BED Metaphor for rice | (3) | Newsday | Feb 6, 2026 |
| 6% | PALATE Sense metaphor | (6) | Newsday | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 5% | EMBER Metaphor for fading feelings | (5) | Newsday | Feb 21, 2026 |
| 5% | TOUGHNUT Metaphor for a challenging puzzle | (8) | New York Times | Feb 19, 2026 |
| 5% | THINKING ____ cap, metaphoric musing headwear | (8) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Feb 18, 2026 |
| 5% | BANDBOX Small baseball park, metaphorically | (7) | Wall Street Journal | Feb 17, 2026 |
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