This literary figure was said to "tilt at windmills," giving the phrase its meaning: "attack imaginary foes" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DONQUIXOTE This literary figure was said to "tilt at windmills," giving the phrase its meaning: "attack imaginary foes" (10)
5% TILT ___ at windmills (fight imaginary foes) (4) New York Times Oct 27, 2020
4% REAL Not imaginary (4)
4% IDIOM Figurative phrase (5) Commuter Sep 2, 2025
4% LEANS Tilts (5) Commuter Aug 27, 2025
4% ENEMY Foe (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 21, 2025
4% ENEMIES Foes (7) USA Today Aug 18, 2025
4% RIVAL Foe (5) Thomas Joseph Aug 15, 2025
4% VANE Windmill blade (4) Puzzler Backwords Aug 11, 2025
4% MADEUP Imaginary (6) The Telegraph Quick Jul 21, 2025
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