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adjective • (used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech adjective satellite • consisting of or forming human or animal figures | ||||||||
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adjective • relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols • using symbolism adjective satellite • serving as a visible symbol for something abstract | ||||||||
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adjective satellite • used in or characteristic of or containing allegory | ||||||||
Metaphorical Crossword Clue
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FIGURATIVE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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FIGURATIVE
Updated: October 13, 2023
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| The Guardian Quick08 Jan 2000 | Across 1 | |
| New York Times15 Dec 1984 | Across 58 | |
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