Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are? — Crossword Clue
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The answer to “Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?” is DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD (16 letters).
We last saw “Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?” in Washington Post Daily on 19th Feb 2026.
The 16-letter answer for “Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?” is DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD.
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