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“Figure of speech” most naturally refers to a nonliteral expression or rhetorical device, such as an idiom, simile, metaphor, or metonymy. It can also refer to a person regarded as a notable speaker, though that reading is less likely without additional wording. Read the clue primarily as a straightforward definition of a rhetorical expression or device. Use the answer length and crossing letters to distinguish among possibilities such as IDIOM, SIMILE, or a more technical term; if the entry is a person-related length, a speaker meaning may instead be intended.
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We found 21 possible answers for the crossword clue "Figure of speech", ranging from 5 to 15 letters. Possible answers include SIMILE (6 letters), METAPHOR (8 letters) and TROPE (5 letters). Narrow them down by length and crossing letters. If several still fit, solve another crossing clue! You can also explore related clues for answers listed under different wording. Found an answer we're missing? Add it to our database to help other solvers.
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