The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word METONYM which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2004.
Example or attribute of something used to represent the whole, as "sword" for "military power" crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| METONYM | 100 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Example or attribute of something used to represent the whole, as "sword" for "military power"
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- charge
- range
- powered
- carry
- band
- hold
- standard
- turn
- draw
- subject
- part
- force
Crossword Answer definitions
METONYM noun- (grammar) A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.
- (by extension) A concept, idea, or word used to represent, typify, or stand in for a broader set of ideas.
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