Figure of speech
Crossword clue · 5 known answers · 17 appearances · Last seen in the The Independent crossword on June 4, 2026
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METAPHOR
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The clue “Figure of speech” has appeared 17 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 June 4, 2026, where the answer was METAPHOR.
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