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Attempt, metaphorically

Last seen in Universal Crossword July 6, 2020 Answers

Looking for the answer to the crossword clue "Attempt, metaphorically"? This clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on July 6, 2020. After searching through our extensive database of crossword solutions, we found 83 potential answers for this clue. The top-ranked answer is STAB (4 letters) with a 99% confidence rating based on how frequently it appears across published crosswords.

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83 Other Potential Answers

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STAB
Attempt, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jul 6, 2020
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DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
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HAILMARY
Last-ditch attempt
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
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ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
8%
NETZEROLAWS
Statutes that attempt to ensure a carbon-neutral future
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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SLIDE
End of a stolen base attempt, usually
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
8%
THIRDRAIL
Topic to avoid, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
8%
TRY
Make an attempt
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
8%
LIONSDEN
Hostile place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
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HEREGOESNOTHING
Declaration before an ill-advised attempt
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
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STRUGGLEBUS
Bumpy ride, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
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NORTHSTAR
Guiding principle, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
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KICK
Field goal attempt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2025
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LENS
Perspective, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2025
8%
SHOT
Scoring attempt (... first two letters)
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2025
8%
SPRINGCHICKEN
Young person, metaphorically
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
8%
TOE
Little piggy, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
8%
TIGHTROPE
Precarious situation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
8%
BEDOFROSES
Easy life, metaphorically (In this answer, unscramble letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2024
8%
HOUSEOFCARDS
Precarious plan, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2024
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HATS
Roles, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2024
8%
GOBIG
Make a splashy attempt
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2024
8%
IRONRULE
Totalitarianism, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2024
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BLUEMOON
Rare occasion, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2024
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ATSEA
Lost, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2024
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IDEA
Lightbulb, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2024
8%
TRYAGAIN
Make another attempt
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 22, 2024
8%
WETNOODLE
Person who's no fun, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
8%
STEELTRAP
Good memory, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2024
8%
ANARMANDALEG
High price to pay, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2023
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NAILEDIT
Comment after a successful attempt
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2023
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ROT
Corruption, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2023
8%
HAVEAGO
Make an attempt
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2023
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BID
Purchasing attempt
Universal Crossword · Jul 4, 2023
8%
SOTOSPEAK
"... you know, metaphorically"
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2023
8%
CRAW
Sticking point, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2023
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REDINK
Business losses, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2023
8%
RUST
Lack of practice, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2023
8%
LEPER
Social outcast, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2022
8%
RETRY
New attempt
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 13, 2022
8%
ROCK
Dependable partner, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2022
8%
LOSINGEFFORT
*Failed attempt (letters 3-7)
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2022
8%
TRYFOR
Make an attempt at
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2022
8%
GOWIDE
Miss a field goal attempt, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2022
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TESTEDTHEWATERS
Dipped a toe in, metaphorically or literally
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2022
8%
FLOCK
Congregation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2022
8%
HAT
Role, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2022
8%
LASTGASP
Desperate final attempt
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2022
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ICE
__ the kicker: call a time-out moments before a field goal attempt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2021
8%
LASTDITCHEFFORT
Desperate attempt (... letters 8-11)
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2021
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TOSS
Cornhole attempt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2021
8%
REDO
Second attempt
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2021
8%
SCAM
Phishing attempt, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Aug 14, 2021
8%
EFFORT
Serious attempt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2021
8%
STY
Messy room, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2021
8%
GOODTRY
“Nice attempt!”
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 12, 2021
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RAY
Bit of hope, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2021
8%
MAKEHAY
Be opportunistic, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2021
8%
BOAT
Situation, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2020
8%
EAR
Attention, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2020
8%
POKE
Pig's place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2020
8%
MELTINGPOT
Heterogeneous group, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2020
8%
HEARTH
Home, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2020
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BEAVERS
Busy ones, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2020
8%
HEARTBEAT
Small amount of time, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2020
8%
SEED
Little bit of doubt, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2020
8%
TRIED
Made an attempt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2020
8%
TITANICEFFORT
All-out attempt
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 2, 2020
8%
NICETRY
"Valiant attempt!"
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 20, 2019
8%
MEALTICKET
Announcer's voice, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2019
8%
LANDMINE
Explosive situation, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2018
8%
UNDER
With 63-Across, attempt
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2018
8%
SUSTAINEDEFFORT
Unrelenting attempt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2018
1%
ARTHISTORY
Record of one's attempts to enter a hedge maze?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
HIGHJUMPS
Some track-and-field attempts
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
1%
STABS
Informal attempts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
1%
RETRIES
Second attempts
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2023
1%
PLAINFOLKS
Propaganda technique that attempts to appeal to average Joes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2023
1%
ENGLISHACCIDENT
Tearing the felt while attempting to put spin on the ball, e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2023
1%
EFFORTS
Sincere attempts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2022
1%
TRYASIMAY
"Despite my best attempts ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2021
1%
WRACKOFLAMB
Englishman Charles' ripped-up early essay attempts?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2021
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MINDGAMES
Psychological attempts at one-upmanship
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2019

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How many possible solutions does "Attempt, metaphorically" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 83 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is STAB (4 letters).
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The best answer for "Attempt, metaphorically" is STAB with 4 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Attempt, metaphorically" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database. It has been featured in Universal Crossword. It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on July 6, 2020.
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