"My love is like a red, red rose," e.g. Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, May 14, 1997 · 29-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, May 14, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 14, 1997 · 29-Down · 6 letters
SIMILE0 of 6 letters revealed
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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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