“Metaphor for a runaway success” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WILDFIRE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Metaphor for a runaway success”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 1, 2026, where it runs at 41 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 1, 2026 grid40AAtomic bond, essentially?18 ltrs›45AMany visitors to national parks6 ltrs›51AItaly's third-largest island (after Sicily and Sardinia)4 ltrs›58ACute, cutesily6 ltrs›65ASome electrolysis targets?19 ltrs›71APartner of vigor3 ltrs›76ALike some early education, for short4 ltrs›82ABit of a character?5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 1, 20261AMeter in a video game showing a character's health7 ltrs›8ARelative of a gazelle6 ltrs›14AOffice square6 ltrs›20AFood additive named one of Time's 50 Worst Inventions7 ltrs›21AKeep cruising, say6 ltrs›22AOn which Apple Pay can be used6 ltrs›23ACanio in "Pagliacci," e.g.?14 ltrs›25ANoxious atmosphere6 ltrs›
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