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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Show of authority, metaphorically last seen in New York Times 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TEETH.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | TEETH Show of authority, metaphorically | (5) | New York Times | Jun 10, 2022 |
| 8% | NOD Approval metaphor | (3) | Newsday | Nov 22, 2025 |
| 8% | TONGUE Metaphorical wagger | (6) | Newsday | Nov 20, 2025 |
| 8% | DODO Obsolescence metaphor | (4) | Newsday | Nov 15, 2025 |
| 8% | REINS Metaphor for control | (5) | LA Times Daily | Nov 15, 2025 |
| 8% | LITERAL Not metaphorical | (7) | Commuter | Sep 9, 2025 |
| 7% | WRITERS Authors | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Dec 9, 2025 |
| 7% | CANOFWORMS *Metaphorical container similar to Pandora's box | (10) | LA Times Daily | Dec 9, 2025 |
| 7% | SAYSO Authority | (5) | Eugene Sheffer | Dec 8, 2025 |
| 7% | CRAW Metaphorical sticking point | (4) | USA Today | Dec 7, 2025 |
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