"Float like a butterfly" and "sting like a bee" Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 24-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 10, 2026 · 24-Across · 7 letters
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a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with `like' or `as')
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