Use of metaphors Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Use of metaphors . 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SYMBOLISM.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SYMBOLISM Use of metaphors (9)
29% GRIST Useful information, metaphorically (5) New York Times Apr 27, 2023
26% AUTOPILOT System used as metaphor for mindlessness (9)
26% IDEALS Guiding stars, to use a metaphor (6)
21% TKO Justin Timberlake song that uses boxing metaphors (3)
3% WAS Used to be (3) USA Today Nov 24, 2025
3% FENCE Metaphorical place of indecision (5) New York Times Nov 23, 2025
3% NOD Approval metaphor (3) Newsday Nov 22, 2025
3% MICHIGAN US state (8) The Telegraph Quick Nov 21, 2025
3% TONGUE Metaphorical wagger (6) Newsday Nov 20, 2025
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