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Crossword answer

METAPHOR

8 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 9 appearances · Last seen The Independent, June 4, 2026
Letter pattern
METAPHOR
Starts with M, ends with R · 8 letters
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Clues that lead to METAPHOR

Most recent first
ClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Figure of speech8The IndependentJun 4, 2026 Phrase containing an implied comparison (8)8The SunNov 24, 2025 Homer apt to change figure of speech (8)8The SunNov 24, 2025 Figure of speech Homer coined to describe dance8The IndependentJun 20, 2025

About METAPHOR in crosswords

METAPHOR is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 9 times in our database across 4 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Figure of speech” in the The Independent crossword on June 4, 2026.

Every appearance of METAPHOR (9)

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Jun 4, 2026
Figure of speech · The Independent · 1 Down
Nov 24, 2025
Phrase containing an implied comparison (8) · The Sun · 3 Down
Nov 24, 2025
Homer apt to change figure of speech (8) · The Sun · 3 Down
Jun 20, 2025
Figure of speech Homer coined to describe dance · The Independent · 6 Down
Apr 11, 2025
Figure of speech · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Sep 13, 2024
Figure of speech · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Feb 10, 2024
Figure of speech · The Independent · 1 Down
Feb 22, 2019
Figure of speech · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Jul 20, 2018
Figure of speech · Evening Standard · 3 Down