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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Tough puzzle, metaphorically last seen in Wall Street Journal 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is KNOT.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | KNOT Tough puzzle, metaphorically | (4) | Wall Street Journal | May 12, 2016 |
| 7% | NOD Approval metaphor | (3) | Newsday | Nov 22, 2025 |
| 7% | TONGUE Metaphorical wagger | (6) | Newsday | Nov 20, 2025 |
| 7% | REINS Metaphor for control | (5) | LA Times Daily | Nov 15, 2025 |
| 7% | DODO Obsolescence metaphor | (4) | Newsday | Nov 15, 2025 |
| 7% | EASIER Not as tough | (6) | Universal | Oct 27, 2025 |
| 7% | LITERAL Not metaphorical | (7) | Commuter | Sep 9, 2025 |
| 6% | ASH Tough wood | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Dec 5, 2025 |
| 6% | REBUS Picture puzzle | (5) | The Times Concise | Dec 2, 2025 |
| 6% | BRUISER Tough guy | (7) | New York Times Mini | Nov 27, 2025 |
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