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2 results for MIXEDMETAPHOR from Modern Era puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author
Wed Mar 13, 2024	23A	"When the going gets tough, the early bird gets the worm," e.g.	Drew Schmenner
Thu Mar 4, 2010	14D	Answer to each of the six starred clues, literally	David J. Kahn

2 results for MIXEDMETAPHOR from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sat Aug 6, 1977	24A	A clash of symbols	Jack Luzzatto	Maleska
Sun Nov 23, 1958	23A	"To take arms against a sea of troubles."	Herbert Ettenson	Farrar

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