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We've checked our database and believe the answer is COMPARISON which was last seen in the Telegraph Cross Atlantic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: COMPARISON

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199%10Exact Match!
298%5Exact Match!
334%9 Use a metaphor or simile to explain a complex idea

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We think the answer is "COMPARISON" which means:

    noun
  • • The act of examining resemblances
  • • Relation based on similarities and differences
  • • Qualities that are comparable

An example sentence would be:

  • • "In comparison to last year, sales have increased by 20%."
  • • "Her new novel pales in comparison to her previous bestseller."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
Telegraph Cross Atlantic29 Mar 2024 Down 11
New York Times22 Feb 1991 Down 34
New York Times07 Aug 1985 Across 64
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