Suffix with method or metaphor Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Suffix with method or metaphor featured in New York Times puzzle on January 21, 2026. 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ICAL.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ICAL Suffix with method or metaphor (4) New York Times Jan 21, 2026
3% SYS Method: Abbr. (3) LA Times Daily Jan 19, 2026
3% TENTPOLES Metaphor for major movies (9) Newsday Jan 17, 2026
3% FLOOD Overwhelming amount, metaphorically (5) New York Times Mini Jan 16, 2026
3% HERDINGCATS Unwieldy situation, metaphorically (11) New York Times Jan 16, 2026
3% KIDGLOVES Metaphor for gentle handling (9) Newsday Jan 14, 2026
3% WIRE Finish line, metaphorically (4) The Atlantic Jan 9, 2026
3% DUSTBINS Metaphors for forgotten history (8) Newsday Jan 2, 2026
3% SYSTEM Method (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 25, 2025
3% CRAW Metaphorical sticking point (4) USA Today Dec 7, 2025

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