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Word employed in a figurative sense Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Word employed in a figurative sense last seen in Guardian Speedy 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TROPE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | TROPE Word employed in a figurative sense | (5) | The Guardian Speedy | Dec 20, 2020 |
| 3% | USE Employ | (3) | USA Today | Nov 9, 2025 |
| 3% | FEEL Intuitive sense | (4) | New York Times | Nov 9, 2025 |
| 3% | ADDSUP Makes sense | (6) | New York Times | Nov 8, 2025 |
| 3% | CLAUSE Nameless tribe to employ a few words (6) | (6) | The Guardian Cryptic | Nov 7, 2025 |
| 3% | MISUSES Employs incorrectly | (7) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 5, 2025 |
| 3% | EGO Sense of self | (3) | The Telegraph Mini | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 3% | ERGO Sense of self | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 30, 2025 |
| 3% | USING Employing | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 29, 2025 |
| 3% | STYLE Fashion sense | (5) | Commuter | Oct 18, 2025 |
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