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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% | TYRANT Ruthless ruler | (6) | LA Times Daily | Oct 19, 2025 |
| 6% | HARDBALL Ruthless tactics | (8) | Eugene Sheffer | Oct 6, 2025 |
| 5% | WIRE Finish line, metaphorically | (4) | The Atlantic | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 5% | DUSTBINS Metaphors for forgotten history | (8) | Newsday | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 5% | OVEN Appliance that's a metaphor for a hot day | (4) | USA Today | Dec 31, 2025 |
| 5% | COOWN Control jointly | (5) | LA Times Daily | Dec 28, 2025 |
| 5% | SHIRT Gambler's big loss, metaphorically | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 27, 2025 |
| 5% | REININ Bring under control | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 27, 2025 |
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