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20 answers for: Came-across-a-figure-of-speech___this-one
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METAPHORCame across a figure of speech -- this one? (8)
METAPHORSFigures of speech ___ the writer's touch hack fails to complete (9)
DIAMETERComes across a figure to aid breakdown on gas recorder (8)
OROF"... abridging the freedom of speech, ___ the press..." (Bill of Rights)
MOLYBDENUMOne dumbly mined trace of metal ___ this one? (10)
ELECTORATEThose set apart make a speech ___ they're given a choice (10)
ORATIONEIn a (formal) speech; ____ recta in direct speech
CAESARSleeveless cloaks quietly ignored by a Roman leader ___ this one? (6)
METHODWay one came across a carrier of bricks (6)
FOURLETTERWORDWhat is another term for a bit of strong language (seven of which in the puzzle will help you solve one of the meta answers)? A) Figure of speech | B) Five-dollar word | C) Four-letter word | D) Four-
ADMIRALSCUPDump a sailor at sea, nothing less, to secure first in contest ___ this one? (8,3)
TOSIT"I'll have ___ this one out"
UNISONScab beginning to disrupt workers" organisation ___ this one? (6)
CAPRIBetter run to island ___ this one? (5)
KINGLEARFamily duds restricting sovereign ___ this one? (4,4)
BIBLEPriest and bishop go round carrying book ___ this one? (5)
IAINI will have excellent name ___ this one? (4)
STOPPARDActor/director receives work by foremost among playwrights ___ this one? (8)
INHAULERStarts to inculcate new habits and use latest excellent rope ___ this one? (8)
COULOMBStarts off creating original unit leaving other measures behind ___ this one? (7)