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The answer METONYM has 9 possible clue(s) in existing crosswords.

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Definitions of metonym in various dictionaries:

noun - a word that denotes one thing but refers to a related thing

A word used in metonymy.

noun - a word used in metonymy

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Possible Crossword Clues
Example or attribute of something used to represent the whole, as 'sword' for 'military power'
'The White House,' for 'the presidency,' e.g.
'The press,' for 'reporters,' e.g.
Broadway, for the theater industry
Cruise around state east of Maine — there's another word for it
Bumped into, on my returning glass for a drink, maybe?
The writer's taken about 12 minutes to find substitute expression
In a word substitute spy chief has returned my message
Word used for another top school year's in mass medium

Last Seen in these Crosswords & Puzzles
Jan 2 2017 The Times - Cryptic
May 15 2014 The Guardian - Cryptic crossword
Aug 23 2013 L.A. Times Daily
Sep 5 2009 New York Times
Mar 14 2008 New York Times
Jul 28 2006 The Times - Cryptic
Jun 3 2006 The Times - Cryptic
Oct 1 2004 New York Times
Feb 6 2002 The Times - Cryptic

Possible Dictionary Clues
A word used in metonymy.
a word, name, or expression used as a substitute for something else with which it is closely associated. For example, iWashingtoni is a metonym for the US government.
a word that is used metonymically a word that denotes one thing but refers to a related thing

Metonym might refer to
Metonymy (UK: , US: ) is a figure of speech in which a thing or concept is referred to by the name of something closely associated with that thing or concept.

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