Figure (of speech?) — Crossword Clue

Last seen 2nd June 2017Guardian Quick

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Other 5‑letter answers (2)

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2nd Nov 2025 45 DOWN
22nd Oct 2025 Universal 57 ACROSS
17th Mar 2025 NYT Mini 7 ACROSS
11th Mar 2024 LA Times Crossword 65 ACROSS
4th Apr 2023 NYT Crossword 69 ACROSS
15th Jan 2023 LA Times Crossword 113 DOWN
29th Mar 2022 USA Today 21 DOWN
13th Aug 2021 USA Today 26 DOWN
3rd Aug 2021 NYT Mini 6 ACROSS
26th Apr 2018 NYT Mini 6 ACROSS
2nd Apr 2016 NYT Mini 7 ACROSS
29th Sept 2009 Guardian Quick 22 ACROSS
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1st Aug 2024 LA Times Crossword 45 ACROSS
20th Nov 2023 Guardian Quick 16 DOWN
28th June 2022 LA Times Crossword 36 ACROSS
5th June 2017 NYT Crossword 28 DOWN
13th Oct 2015 NYT Mini 2 DOWN
18th Sept 2011 NYT Crossword 39 DOWN
2nd June 2008 NYT Crossword 49 DOWN
11th Feb 2008 NYT Crossword 54 ACROSS
25th Sept 2003 NYT Crossword 54 DOWN
26th Sept 2002 NYT Crossword 51 DOWN
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Frequently asked questions about the crossword clue “Figure (of speech?)”

The answer to “Figure (of speech?)” is IMAGE (5 letters).

We last saw “Figure (of speech?)” in Guardian Quick on 2nd June 2017.

The 5-letter answer for “Figure (of speech?)” is IMAGE.

Other possible answers we’ve seen for “Figure (of speech?)” include IDIOM, TROPE.

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