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Economic metaphor coined by Adam Smith

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword January 24, 2024 Answers

Our crossword solver found 153 potential answers for the clue "Economic metaphor coined by Adam Smith", which appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on January 24, 2024. The answer most likely to be correct is INVISIBLEHAND, a 13-letter solution matching at 99%. This confidence score is based on historical data from thousands of published puzzles.

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INVISIBLEHAND
Economic metaphor coined by Adam Smith
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2024
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GROK
Verb coined in "Stranger in a Strange Land"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
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WATT
Inventor who coined the term "horsepower"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
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RATECUTS
Federal economic stimulants
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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TEETH
Enforceability metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
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STIFFUPPERLIP
*Composure metaphor in a P.G. Wodehouse title
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
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VITALE
Sportscaster who coined "dipsy-doo dunkaroo"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
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CAEN
Bay Area columnist who coined the word "beatnik"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
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SILO
Farm building used as a metaphor for poor internal communication
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
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SPINE
Body part that's a metaphor for courage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2025
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CARDIGAN
Taylor Swift hit that features a sweater metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2025
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TYRA
Banks who coined the words "flawsome" and "smize"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2025
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PEASOUP
Thick 4-Across metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2024
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CANAL
Creation by a locks smith?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2024
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MEN
They're from Mars, in a metaphor
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2024
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ARTHURASHE
Tennis legend who allegedly coined the term "in the zone"
Universal Crossword · Jul 6, 2024
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HOOKE
English scientist who coined the term "cell" in his 1665 work "Micrographia"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2024
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DALI
Spanish artist who coined "nuclear mysticism"
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2024
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STIMULUSBILL
Congressional economic boost
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2024
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SINKORSWIM
Success-versus-failure metaphor, and what can be found at the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2023
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BEATRICE
Economist and social reformer Webb who coined the term "collective bargaining"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2023
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SMIZE
Portmanteau coined by Tyra Banks on "America's Next Top Model"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2023
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ROBOTICS
Branch of engineering whose name was coined by Asimov
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2023
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STY
Mess metaphor
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2023
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TURNSIGNAL
*Indicator of an economic recession? (Hint: Note how starred clues' answers are heading)
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2023
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GAS
Energy source, or an energy metaphor
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2022
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TULIP
Flower that caused a 17th-century economic crash
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2022
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INCOMEMOBILITY
Potential to change one’s economic status
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 6, 2022
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DAUGHTEROFZION
Biblical metaphor for Jerusalem [Utah]
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 3, 2022
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AESOP
Greek storyteller who coined "sour grapes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2022
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AFROBEAT
Music genre term coined by Nigeria's Fela Kuti
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2022
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SARDINECAN
Rush hour metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2022
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ABOWLOFCHERRIES
*Dish that's a metaphor for life?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2022
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FIG
Worthlessness metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2022
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GIRLPOWER
*Feminist slogan coined in the '90s
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2022
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DOOR
Opportunity metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2022
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CESSPOOL
Corruption metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2022
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TAX
Wealth ___ (economic policy)
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2022
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SAFETYNET
Insurance metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2021
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BEES
Half a sex-ed metaphor, with "the"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2021
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PLUTO
Verb meaning "demote" coined in 2006
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2021
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NEAL
Stephenson who coined "metaverse"
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2021
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DOTCOMBOOM
Late-'90s economic expansion that went bust
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2021
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GAP
Misunderstanding metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2021
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TRADEGAPS
International economic disparities
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2021
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GDPS
Natl. economic stats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2021
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FATCAT
Feline metaphor for a wealthy donor
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2021
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NOTCHONONESBELT
*Accessory metaphor for an accomplishment
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2021
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OED
Wordsmith's ref.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
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WAL
"The __-Mart Effect": 2006 economics book
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
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DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
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WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
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ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
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FORGE
Blacksmith's workshop
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
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RUNDMC
Hip-hop trio that covered Aerosmith's "Walk This Way"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
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ROBERTS
Emma of "Madame Web"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
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FORGES
Blacksmiths' workplaces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
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LEONI
“Madam Secretary” star
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
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HAM
Meat in a croque madame
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
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THIRDRAIL
Topic to avoid, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
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LIONSDEN
Hostile place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
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TITLE
Sir or madam
Universal Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
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APRON
Blacksmith garb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
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BESS
Téa's "Madam Secretary" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
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VEUVECLICQUOT
Luxury Champagne house founded by Madame Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin
Universal Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
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STRUGGLEBUS
Bumpy ride, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
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NORTHSTAR
Guiding principle, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
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LAV
Head, in Hammersmith
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
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NAGASAKI
Japanese setting for "Madame Butterfly"
Universal Crossword · Jun 19, 2025
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LENS
Perspective, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2025
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YEOH
Michelle who played Madame Morrible in "Wicked"
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2025
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OUIOUI
"But of course, Madame!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2025
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IAN
Name hidden in "macadamia nut"
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2025
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EMMA
Madame Bovary
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 29, 2025
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CRYIN
Aerosmith hit of 1993
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 21, 2025
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NOBEL
Prestigious economics prize
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2025
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RAITA
Popadam dip
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
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ANVIL
Blacksmith's block
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2025
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SPRINGCHICKEN
Young person, metaphorically
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
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TOE
Little piggy, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
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MARIE
Madame Curie
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 28, 2024
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TIGHTROPE
Precarious situation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
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TEALEONI
"Madam Secretary" star
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2024
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BEDOFROSES
Easy life, metaphorically (In this answer, unscramble letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2024
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MACRO
Prefix with "economics"
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2024
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OPI
Nail polish brand with a Madam President hue
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2024
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HOUSEOFCARDS
Precarious plan, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2024
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SIR
Madam's counterpart
Universal Crossword · Oct 16, 2024
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DAKOTA
"Madame Web" actress Johnson
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2024
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MINE
Gold ___ (metaphoric treasure trove)
Universal Crossword · Jul 25, 2024
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ARIA
“Madama Butterfly” solo
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 27, 2024
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HATS
Roles, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2024
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TUSSAUD
Madame of wax museum fame
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 1, 2024
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IRONRULE
Totalitarianism, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2024
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MICRO
Prefix with economics or biology
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2024
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SPAREST
Most economical
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 12, 2024
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BLUEMOON
Rare occasion, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2024
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WALKTHISWAY
1977 Top 10 hit by Aerosmith
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 19, 2024
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KEYS
Locksmith's supply
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2024
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ATSEA
Lost, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2024
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GDP
Macroeconomics abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2024
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CLANG
Sound from a smithy
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 29, 2024
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LAILAALI
Undefeated boxer nicknamed “Madame Butterfly”
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 28, 2024
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IDEA
Lightbulb, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2024
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WRIST
Slap on the ___ (metaphorical small punishment)
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
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WETNOODLE
Person who's no fun, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
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STEELTRAP
Good memory, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2024
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ANARMANDALEG
High price to pay, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2023
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ROT
Corruption, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2023
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WADE
13-time All-Star inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2023
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2023
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WAXMUSEUM
Madame Tussaud’s gallery
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 16, 2023
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CAREERPATHS
Ways up a metaphorical ladder
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2023
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POET
Wordsmith like Wordsworth
Universal Crossword · Oct 2, 2023
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CARBONTAX
Element of environmental economics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2023
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SENORA
Madame's Spanish counterpart
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2023
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THINICE
Literal and metaphorical danger spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2023
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SOTOSPEAK
"... you know, metaphorically"
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2023
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PAVE
Macadamize
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 22, 2023
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PAVED
Macadamized
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 7, 2023
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BENSTEIN
*He ad-libbed an economics lecture in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2023
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TIM
"Madam Secretary" actor Daly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2023
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CRAW
Sticking point, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2023
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COUSIN
Literal or metaphoric relative
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2023
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HATTIP
Gesture of recognition, physical or metaphorical
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2023
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PELOSI
Nancy who was the first Madam Speaker
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2023
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REDINK
Business losses, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2023
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OUI
"Yes, madame!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2023
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BULGARI
Italian luxury brand founded by a Greek silversmith
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2023
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NUT
Macadamia, for one
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2023
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RUST
Lack of practice, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2023
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LEPER
Social outcast, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2022
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BOVARY
Flaubert’s “Madame —”
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 12, 2022
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ROCK
Dependable partner, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2022
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NOBELLAUREATES
Annual honorees in chemistry, physics, economics, etc.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2022
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MONALISASIMILE
Film remake heavy with art metaphors?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2022
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GIRLSOFSUMMER
2002 Aerosmith single
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 3, 2022
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TESTEDTHEWATERS
Dipped a toe in, metaphorically or literally
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2022
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FLOCK
Congregation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2022
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MAO
"Becoming Madame __": Anchee Min novel set in China
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2022
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HAT
Role, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2022
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ADA
Name within "madam"
Universal Crossword · Apr 28, 2022
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DALY
"Madam Secretary" actor Tim
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2022
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SIRS
Madams’ counterparts
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 10, 2022
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AIDA
Radam�s' love
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2022
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ADAM
"Madam, I'm ___" (palindrome)
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2022
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INAROW
Like metaphorical ducks, hopefully
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2022
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SLEEVE
Place to hide a metaphorical ace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2022
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NUTS
Macadamias, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2022
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MILAN
Where "Madama Butterfly" premiered
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2022
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MEEK
Like a metaphorical doormat
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2021
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HELM
Leader's metaphorical spot
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2021
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HAIRDRESSER
Alternate job title for a locksmith?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2021
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AUTHOR
Sarah Waters or Patricia Highsmith
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2021

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