Word whose figurative meaning is frowned upon by grammar sticklers Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Word whose figurative meaning is frowned upon by grammar sticklers . 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 LITERALLY.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LITERALLY Word whose figurative meaning is frowned upon by grammar sticklers (9)
2% VIA By means of (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 9, 2025
2% USAGE Grammar topic (5) USA Today Nov 7, 2025
2% REACTS Frowns or laughs (6) Commuter Nov 6, 2025
2% ATOM Particle whose name means "indivisible" (4) Universal Nov 6, 2025
2% LAOTSE Ancient philosopher whose name means "old master" (6) New York Times Nov 2, 2025
2% TUBA Instrument whose name means "trumpet" in Latin (4) USA Today Nov 1, 2025
2% USE Draw upon (3) Commuter Oct 28, 2025
2% FOIST Inflict (upon) (5) Wall Street Journal Oct 27, 2025
2% PREVAIL ___ upon, persuade (7) Puzzler Backwords Oct 27, 2025
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