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Crowded subway metaphor

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword March 15, 2020 Answers

Can't figure out the crossword clue "Crowded subway metaphor"? This clue was in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on March 15, 2020. Our database suggests SARDINE (7 letters) as the top answer with 99% confidence, selected from 115 possibilities. We've analysed thousands of crossword puzzles to bring you the most accurate solutions.

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115 Other Potential Answers

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SARDINE
Crowded subway metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2020
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MTA
NYC subway org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
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TUBE
London subway, with "the"
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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TEETH
Enforceability metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
5%
PDA
Smooch on the subway, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
ATRAIN
NYC subway between Inwood and Far Rockaway
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
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HUM
Sound of a crowded room
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
5%
STIFFUPPERLIP
*Composure metaphor in a P.G. Wodehouse title
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
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MAP
Poster on a subway wall
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
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TILED
Like many New York City subway stations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
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INVISIBLEHAND
Economic metaphor introduced by Adam Smith ... or what can be seen four times in this puzzle?
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
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ROOM
"Did you ever have someone kiss you in a crowded ___?" (Taylor Swift lyric)
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
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METRO
Paris subway
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2025
5%
WHATAZOO
"It's way too crowded"
Universal Crossword · May 9, 2025
5%
SILO
Farm building used as a metaphor for poor internal communication
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
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RAT
Rodent in a subway tunnel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2025
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SPINE
Body part that's a metaphor for courage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2025
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CARDIGAN
Taylor Swift hit that features a sweater metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2025
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RIDE
Go by subway
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 27, 2025
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LEASHED
Like a dog in a crowded park, ideally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2025
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PEASOUP
Thick 4-Across metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2024
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RODE
Took the subway
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2024
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SEAT
Coveted spot on a crowded bus
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2024
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SIGHTLINE
*Concern in a crowded stadium
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2024
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MEN
They're from Mars, in a metaphor
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2024
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SARDINECAN
Extremely crowded space, slangily
Universal Crossword · Sep 7, 2024
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BUSK
Perform in the subway, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2024
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ENTRAINS
Steps onto a subway, say
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 5, 2024
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MOTORMEN
Some subway drivers
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 4, 2023
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SINKORSWIM
Success-versus-failure metaphor, and what can be found at the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2023
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IRT
Original NYC subway line
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 14, 2023
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STY
Mess metaphor
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2023
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SRO
Sign for a crowded house
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2023
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GAS
Energy source, or an energy metaphor
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2022
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DAUGHTEROFZION
Biblical metaphor for Jerusalem [Utah]
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 3, 2022
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GAP
Mind the ___ (subway station warning)
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2022
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TOKEN
Old-school subway fare
Universal Crossword · Apr 29, 2022
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ABOWLOFCHERRIES
*Dish that's a metaphor for life?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2022
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FIG
Worthlessness metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2022
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DOOR
Opportunity metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2022
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CESSPOOL
Corruption metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2022
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SAFETYNET
Insurance metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2021
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BEES
Half a sex-ed metaphor, with "the"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2021
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CABFARE
A subway rider might save it
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2021
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CATCHESACAB
Decides against the subway
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 17, 2021
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FATCAT
Feline metaphor for a wealthy donor
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2021
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NOTCHONONESBELT
*Accessory metaphor for an accomplishment
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2021
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LOOSECANNON
Artillery metaphor for a volatile sort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2021
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SANDS
They're constantly shifting, in a metaphor
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2021
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AXE
Dismissal metaphor, with "the"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2021
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MUSIC
Good news, in a metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2020
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STRAWMAN
Deliberately weak argument metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2020
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CHROMEDOME
Rhyming hair-loss metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2020
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RAGS
Half a poverty-to-wealth metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2020
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BALLANDCHAIN
Limitation-of-freedom metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2020
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STATEN
___ Island (borough with no subway station)
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 2020
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STAIRS
Alternative to a crowded elevator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2020
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YOGIISM
*Berra's "No one goes there anymore. It's too crowded," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2020
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DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
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ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
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THIRDRAIL
Topic to avoid, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
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LIONSDEN
Hostile place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 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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LENS
Perspective, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2025
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SPRINGCHICKEN
Young person, metaphorically
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
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TOE
Little piggy, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
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TIGHTROPE
Precarious situation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
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BEDOFROSES
Easy life, metaphorically (In this answer, unscramble letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2024
1%
HOUSEOFCARDS
Precarious plan, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2024
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MINE
Gold ___ (metaphoric treasure trove)
Universal Crossword · Jul 25, 2024
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SPARSE
Uncrowded
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 14, 2024
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HATS
Roles, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2024
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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
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WETNOODLE
Person who's no fun, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
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WRIST
Slap on the ___ (metaphorical small punishment)
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
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CLOWNCAR
Overcrowded circus vehicle
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 26, 2024
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STEELTRAP
Good memory, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2024
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ANARMANDALEG
High price to pay, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2023
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METROS
Paris subways
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 11, 2023
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ROT
Corruption, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2023
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CAREERPATHS
Ways up a metaphorical ladder
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2023
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MOBBED
Super-crowded
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 17, 2023
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THINICE
Literal and metaphorical danger spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2023
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SOTOSPEAK
"... you know, metaphorically"
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2023
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CRAW
Sticking point, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2023
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COUSIN
Literal or metaphoric relative
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2023
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HATTIP
Gesture of recognition, physical or metaphorical
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2023
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REDINK
Business losses, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2023
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RUST
Lack of practice, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2023
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LEPER
Social outcast, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2022
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BURSTATTHESEAMS
1) Name an idiom meaning "be overcrowded"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2022
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ROCK
Dependable partner, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2022
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MONALISASIMILE
Film remake heavy with art metaphors?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2022
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TESTEDTHEWATERS
Dipped a toe in, metaphorically or literally
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2022
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FLOCK
Congregation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2022
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HAT
Role, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2022
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INAROW
Like metaphorical ducks, hopefully
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2022
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SLEEVE
Place to hide a metaphorical ace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2022
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MEEK
Like a metaphorical doormat
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2021
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HELM
Leader's metaphorical spot
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2021
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RAY
Bit of hope, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2021
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MAKEHAY
Be opportunistic, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2021
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TENFOOT
Like a metaphorical pole
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2021
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BOAT
Situation, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2020
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EAR
Attention, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2020
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NEEDLE
Item in a metaphorical haystack
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2020
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POKE
Pig's place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2020
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MELTINGPOT
Heterogeneous group, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2020
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HEARTH
Home, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2020
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STAB
Attempt, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jul 6, 2020
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BEAVERS
Busy ones, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2020

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How many possible solutions does "Crowded subway metaphor" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 115 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SARDINE (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Crowded subway metaphor"?
The best answer for "Crowded subway metaphor" is SARDINE with 7 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Crowded subway metaphor" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database. It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword. It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on March 15, 2020.
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