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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | HANGSON Survives by one's metaphorical fingernails | (7) | ||
| 6% | HARDENER Fingernail-strengthening polish | (8) | Eugene Sheffer | Oct 6, 2025 |
| 6% | CLAWS Long fingernails | (5) | Commuter | Oct 4, 2025 |
| 6% | MANI Fingernail treatment, for short | (4) | USA Today | Oct 1, 2025 |
| 6% | LITERAL Not metaphorical | (7) | Commuter | Sep 9, 2025 |
| 5% | LIP Disrespect metaphor | (3) | Newsday | Oct 18, 2025 |
| 5% | COPED Survived, so to speak | (5) | New York Times | Oct 17, 2025 |
| 5% | PALATE Taste, metaphorically | (6) | New York Times | Oct 13, 2025 |
| 5% | MASK Deception metaphor | (4) | Newsday | Oct 11, 2025 |
| 5% | WEB Metaphor for intrigue | (3) | Newsday | Oct 10, 2025 |
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