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Figure of speech – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Figure of speech” is IDIOM (5 letters) or TROPE (5 letters). Most recently IDIOM, in the NYT Mini on March 17, 2025.
What IDIOM means
- nouna manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
- nounthe usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
- nounthe style of a particular artist or school or movement
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2025 | NYT Mini 7A | IDIOM |
| August 3, 2021 | NYT Mini 6A | IDIOM |
| April 26, 2018 | NYT Mini 6A | IDIOM |
| April 2, 2016 | NYT Mini 7A | IDIOM |
| October 13, 2015 | NYT Mini 2D | TROPE |
Other clues for IDIOM
- Challenge for a foreign language learner
- Expression that doesn't translate literally
- "Bitter pill to swallow" or "drink the Kool-Aid"
- "A dime a dozen" or "cost a pretty penny"
- Expression that rarely translates literally
- "Hold your horses" or "Have a cow"
- "Clam up" or "chicken out"
- Phrase that's tough to translate, maybe
- "In a pickle" or "in a jam"
- Unintuitive phrase for a language learner
- "Piece of cake" or "spill the beans"
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FAQ
What is the answer to “Figure of speech”?
IDIOM (5 letters) or TROPE (5 letters). Most recently IDIOM, on March 17, 2025 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Figure of speech”?
5 letters, starting with I (I____).