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Figurative expression

Last seen in Universal Crossword December 12, 2025 Answers

The answer to the crossword clue "Figurative expression" is most likely IDIOM, a 5-letter word. This clue last appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on December 12, 2025, and we found 108 possible solutions in total. Our confidence in IDIOM sits at 99%, calculated from its frequency across multiple crossword publications.

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108 Other Potential Answers

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IDIOM
Figurative expression
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
99%
TROPE
Figurative expression
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2021
8%
DIOSMIO
Spanish expression of shock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
8%
YETHEREWEARE
Frustrated expression
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
8%
ASTHEKIDSSAY
Comment after using a new expression
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
8%
IFEELBAD
Guilty expression
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
8%
UNSEE
"Cannot __": slangy expression of mock horror
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
8%
SCOWL
Dark expression
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
8%
EASEL
One stands up for creative expression!
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
8%
IMINHEAVEN
Happy expression?
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
8%
DOMO
Casual Japanese expression of thanks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
8%
LWORD
Euphemistic expression of affection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
8%
WHATSNOTTOLIKE
Rhetorical expression of approval
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
8%
INEEDANAP
Tired expression?
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
8%
SNEER
Derisive expression
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
8%
MICASASUCASA
*Spanish expression of hospitality
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
8%
ALAS
Resigned expression
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
8%
BLANKETTERM
Vague catchall expression
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
8%
MOUE
Pouty expression
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2025
8%
ARTTHERAPY
Discipline helping people interpret emotions through creative expression
Universal Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
8%
LONGFACE
*Gloomy expression
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2025
8%
SMIRK
Self-righteous expression
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
8%
GOSH
Gentle expression of surprise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2024
8%
OMG
Short expression of surprise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2024
8%
ART
Medium of expression ... and a hint to parsing each starred clue
Universal Crossword · Oct 3, 2024
8%
SMILE
Pleased expression
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 25, 2024
8%
LOL
Palindromic expression of amusement
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2024
8%
DUCKFACE
Puckered expression in a selfie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2024
8%
LITERAL
Not figurative
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2023
8%
ASIF
Skeptical expression
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2023
8%
THIRDXACHARM
Hopeful expression after two failures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2023
8%
MASC
Gender expression label
Universal Crossword · Sep 6, 2023
8%
IGOTNOTHIN
Blank expression?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2023
8%
CLICHE
Overused expression
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2022
8%
IDONTBUYIT
Literal or figurative reaction to 17-, 26- or 48-Across?
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2022
8%
NOCALL
With 44-Down, expression describing an absence without leave
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2022
8%
RATIO
Probability expression
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2022
8%
GAMEFACE
Athlete's serious expression
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2022
8%
THANKSALOT
Real or faux expression of gratitude
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2022
8%
FORMULA
Math expression
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 13, 2022
8%
AMENATWORK
Colleague's expression of agreement?
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2022
8%
HANGDOGLOOK
Downcast expression
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2022
8%
TMINUS
Pre-liftoff expression
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 9, 2022
8%
ITCANTBE
Incredulous expression
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 2021
8%
OUCH
Pained expression
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2021
8%
GAME
*Competitor's expression
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2021
8%
WINCE
Pained expression
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2021
8%
MONKEYSCLE
What "I'll be," in an expression
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2021
8%
NECK
Place for a figurative pain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2021
8%
GRIMACE
Pained expression
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2021
8%
VEIN
Style of expression
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2021
8%
SMIZE
Facial expression coined by Tyra Banks
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2021
8%
VISAGE
Facial expression
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2020
8%
GAPE
"Um, what?" expression
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2020
8%
BINOMIAL
Math expression with two terms
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 2, 2020
8%
MOPE
Wear a hangdog expression
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2020
8%
MISSINGLINK
Literal and figurative hint to four puzzle answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2019
8%
POKERFACE
*Gambler's stoic expression
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2018
8%
YOUCANTHAVEYOUR
With 58-Across, "sweet" expression about consequences
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2018
8%
THATSTHEWAYTHE
With 48-Across, "sweet" expression about consequences
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2018
1%
VISUALCUES
Facial expressions, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
ANIMOJI
Apple avatar that tracks your facial expressions
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
VANILLA
Dull, figuratively
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
1%
EYEROLLS
"What-ev-er!" expressions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2025
1%
LENS
Perspective, figuratively
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
1%
UNEARTHED
Dug up, literally or figuratively
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
1%
SALTMINES
Places of toil, figuratively
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 9, 2024
1%
EON
Forever, figuratively
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2024
1%
GRINS
Sly expressions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2024
1%
AHAS
Knowing expressions?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2024
1%
RIGHTARM
Valuable assistant, figuratively
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 19, 2024
1%
AFEWCHOICEWORDS
Euphemism for rude expressions, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 26-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2024
1%
INHELL
Suffering, figuratively
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 11, 2024
1%
ASL
Lang. in which facial expressions convey grammar
Universal Crossword · Aug 10, 2024
1%
INARUT
Stuck, literally or figuratively
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2024
1%
HEARTHANDHOME
Family life, figuratively
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 19, 2024
1%
TRITE
Like stale expressions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2024
1%
SCOWLS
Grouchy expressions
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2024
1%
SNEERS
Contemptuous expressions
Universal Crossword · Sep 24, 2023
1%
ROSECOLORED
Like an optimist's glasses, figuratively
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2023
1%
AMMO
Points to make in an argument, figuratively
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2023
1%
ROLLOVERANDPLAYDEAD
Acquiesce, figuratively
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 9, 2023
1%
ROPES
Ins and outs, figuratively
Universal Crossword · Jun 19, 2023
1%
REDINK
Financial losses, figuratively
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2023
1%
ADAPTS
Is flexible, figuratively
Universal Crossword · Jul 17, 2022
1%
SNORERS
They saw logs, figuratively
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2022
1%
SPINE
Coward's lack, figuratively
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2022
1%
GLASSY
Like expressionless eyes
Universal Crossword · Aug 19, 2021
1%
ATEUP
Devoured, literally or figuratively
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2021
1%
WRYSMILES
Some crooked expressions
Universal Crossword · Aug 2, 2021
1%
ENSOR
Belgian expressionist James
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2021
1%
GRIMACES
Pained expressions
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2021
1%
INAREALSENSE
Not merely figuratively
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 10, 2021
1%
IDIOMS
Linguistic expressions
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 20, 2020
1%
HITTINGTHERESETBUTTON
Starting something over, figuratively
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 12, 2020
1%
NAIVE
Born yesterday, figuratively
Universal Crossword · Jun 28, 2020
1%
SHOCKEDOYSTER
Mollusk whose shell is wide open, figuratively?
Universal Crossword · May 18, 2020
1%
WARMSPOT
Fond place in the heart, figuratively
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2020
1%
CLICHES
Trite expressions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2020
1%
IOTHKO
Abstract expressionist Mark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2020
1%
RUDEAWAKENING
What Lucky got, literally and figuratively, when his alarm clock put an end to a very pleasant dream
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2019
1%
THEWHOLESHEBANG
What the ends of 17-, 29- and 46-Across figuratively comprise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2019
1%
BLANKCHECK
*Unlimited budget, figuratively
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2019
1%
MIENS
Outward expressions
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 13, 2019
1%
PEANUTS
Low wages, figuratively
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 29, 2018
1%
AUTOCORRECTIONS
Suggestions in a text message ... and what 17-, 24-, 36-, and 48-Across may require, literally and figuratively?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2018
1%
SPITAT
Look down on, figuratively
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2018
1%
EGON
Austrian expressionist Schiele
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2018

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "Figurative expression" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 108 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is IDIOM (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Figurative expression"?
The best answer for "Figurative expression" is IDIOM with 5 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions. Other exact solutions include TROPE (5 letters).
Where has "Figurative expression" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 4 times in our database. It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword. It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on December 12, 2025.
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