Figure of speech
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SIMILE
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The clue “Figure of speech” has appeared 19 times in our database with 5 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the The Independent crossword on October 2, 2026, where the answer was SIMILE.
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