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| Letters | Answer | Clue | ||
| 99% | 12 | Exact Match! | ||
adjective satellite • expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another | ||||
| 95% | 10 | Exact Match! | ||
adjective • relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols adjective satellite • serving as a visible symbol for something abstract | ||||
| 38% | 7 | Non-metaphorical | ||
adjective • limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text noun • a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind adjective satellite • being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something • without interpretation or embellishment • avoiding embellishment or exaggeration (used for emphasis) | ||||
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METAPHORICAL which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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METAPHORICAL
Updated: September 28, 2025
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