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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 |
| 7% | FEROCITY Ruthlessness | (8) | The Telegraph Quick | Apr 30, 2026 |
| 6% | MAZE Metaphor for bureaucracy | (4) | Newsday | Jun 25, 2026 |
| 6% | DAISY Metaphor for freshness | (5) | Newsday | Jun 25, 2026 |
| 6% | SLAP Insult, metaphorically | (4) | New York Times | Jun 19, 2026 |
| 6% | BORG Ruthless "Star Trek" group | (4) | Universal | Jun 16, 2026 |
| 6% | HARDBALL Play __, be ruthless and uncompromising (8) | (8) | The Guardian Quick | Jun 13, 2026 |
| 6% | DRACO Ruthless Athenian lawgiver | (5) | New York Times | May 14, 2026 |
| 5% | BADAPPLES Corrupting sorts, in an orchard metaphor | (9) | New York Times | Jul 14, 2026 |
| 5% | IRONCURTAIN Metaphorical Cold War barrier | (11) | New York Times | Jul 13, 2026 |
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