Sort of idiom, initially not a word Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ISH Sort of idiom, initially not a word (3) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 22, 2021
7% SKY It's the limit in an idiom (3) Universal Jun 17, 2026
6% EGO It might be checked at the door, in an American idiom (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 31, 2026
6% ILKS Sorts (4) Wall Street Journal Jul 30, 2026
6% MOTTO Words to live by, not initially arse-backwards (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Jul 28, 2026
6% TEN The word "decimate" initially meant to reduce something by a factor of this (3) New York Times Mini Jul 27, 2026
6% DOG "___ days," idiom for hottest days of summer with a canine in it (3)
6% ATTHESTART Initially * (10) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 19, 2026
6% ONESTONE Part of an idiom hinted at by 9-Across (8) New York Times Midi Jul 17, 2026
6% TWOBIRDS Part of an idiom hinted at by 2-/5-Down (8) New York Times Midi Jul 17, 2026

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