Crossword answer
SIMILES
7 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 3 appearances · Last seen New York Times, October 10, 2026
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SIMILES
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Most recent firstAbout SIMILES in crosswords
SIMILES is a 7-letter answer that has appeared 3 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “"Float like a butterfly" and "sting like a bee"” in the New York Times crossword on October 10, 2026.
Other 7-letter answers
TADPOLEA little upright creature?
AUDITEDDid a taxing job?
INSPECTClosely examine
POPUPADBrowser irritant [Seal]
NOMADICRootless
OUSTINGBouncing
NONZEROHalf in boozer breaking taboo of some magnitude
NFLGAMEContest between Giants and Titans, e.g.
TUITIONInstruction
POMADESSome hair products
BECAUSEMotive introducer
BLAMEME"I'm the one who screwed up"
WIDENEDExpanded, as a search area
KUBRICK"Barry Lyndon" director
Every appearance of SIMILES (3)
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Oct 10, 2026
"Float like a butterfly" and "sting like a bee" · New York Times · 24 Across
Jul 9, 2026
Modified missile they compare (not literally) (7) · The Guardian · 1 Across
May 13, 2025
"Fresh as a daisy" and "strong as an oak" · New York Times · 12 Down