The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SYMBOLISM which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2015.
Common literary technique crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| SYMBOLISM | 100 % | 9 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Common literary technique
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- irony
 - stream of consciousness
 - satire
 - love
 - form
 - touch
 - genre
 - analysis
 - craft
 - carpentry
 - unity
 - composition
 
Crossword Answer definitions
SYMBOLISM noun- Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.
 - A combining together of parts or ingredients.
 
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