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Deliberately weak argument metaphor

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword December 5, 2020 Answers

The LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from December 5, 2020 includes the clue "Deliberately weak argument metaphor". We've gathered 156 possible solutions from our comprehensive database of crossword answers. The top-ranked answer is STRAWMAN (8 letters) at 99%, determined by analysing how frequently this answer appears for this and similar clues.

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156 Other Potential Answers

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STRAWMAN
Deliberately weak argument metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2020
4%
SCENE
All-too-public argument
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
4%
TEETH
Enforceability metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
4%
WEAKTEA
Bad argument, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
4%
THESIS
Core argument
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
4%
STIFFUPPERLIP
*Composure metaphor in a P.G. Wodehouse title
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
4%
PUNIER
More small and weak
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
4%
LOGICALFALLACY
Hole in an argument
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
4%
SWOON
Get weak in the knees
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
4%
INVISIBLEHAND
Economic metaphor introduced by Adam Smith ... or what can be seen four times in this puzzle?
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
4%
HEEL
Achilles' weak spot
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2025
4%
ONEBAR
Sign of weak cellular service
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
4%
SILO
Farm building used as a metaphor for poor internal communication
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
4%
SPINE
Body part that's a metaphor for courage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2025
4%
CARDIGAN
Taylor Swift hit that features a sweater metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2025
4%
TRUETHAT
"No argument here!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2025
4%
LAMEST
Most weak, as an excuse
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
4%
PUNY
Wee and weak
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2025
4%
SPAT
Small argument
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2024
4%
PEASOUP
Thick 4-Across metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2024
4%
DEVISELOGIC
Formulate a well-reasoned argument?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 3, 2024
4%
MEN
They're from Mars, in a metaphor
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2024
4%
ICONCUR
"No argument here"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2024
4%
FURIOUSROW
*Inflamed argument?
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2024
4%
TIMELAG
Feature of a video chat with a weak connection, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2024
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MEME
"American Chopper" argument, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2024
4%
YOURERIGHT
“No argument here!”
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 22, 2024
4%
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
4%
MADEAPOINT
Acted deliberately
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2023
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ACHILLES
Hero with a weak spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2023
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AMMO
Points to make in an argument, figuratively
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2023
4%
SCREENSHOTS
Texters' pieces of evidence in an argument
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2023
4%
STY
Mess metaphor
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2023
4%
THISISNTMYFAULT
Start of a tennis player's argument with a line judge?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2023
4%
IMBEINGFRAMED
Start of an artist's argument with a gallery owner?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2023
4%
DONTPINITONME
Start of a dress model's argument with a tailor?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2023
4%
LETSSEETHEPROOF
Start of a geometry teacher's argument with a student?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2023
4%
GAS
Energy source, or an energy metaphor
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2022
4%
FOODIEFIGHT
Gourmet chefs' argument about plating?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2022
4%
IAGREE
"No argument here"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2022
4%
REBUT
Counter, as an argument
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2022
4%
EFFETE
Soft and weak
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 20, 2022
4%
CHAINOFFOOLS
1967 Aretha Franklin hit whose lyrics mention a weak link
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2022
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MOM
Cry during an argument between siblings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2022
4%
PROSANDCONS
Both sides of an argument, and what have been switched to create the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2022
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IRESTMYCASE
Closing line after presenting an argument
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2022
4%
DAUGHTEROFZION
Biblical metaphor for Jerusalem [Utah]
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 3, 2022
4%
OPENSESAME
Password that's weak by modern standards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2022
4%
SARDINECAN
Rush hour metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2022
4%
DROPPEDCALL
Result of a weak phone signal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2022
4%
ABOWLOFCHERRIES
*Dish that's a metaphor for life?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2022
4%
FIG
Worthlessness metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2022
4%
DOOR
Opportunity metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2022
4%
ENFEEBLE
Make weak
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 16, 2022
4%
CESSPOOL
Corruption metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2022
4%
SAFETYNET
Insurance metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2021
4%
BEES
Half a sex-ed metaphor, with "the"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2021
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SELLIT
Give a convincing argument
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 5, 2021
4%
CASE
Good argument
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2021
4%
LAME
Really weak
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 15, 2021
4%
HOLE
A bad argument might have one
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2021
4%
GAP
Misunderstanding metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2021
4%
ISEE
"No argument here"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2021
4%
GEEK
Participant in a Mac-vs-PC argument, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2021
4%
FATCAT
Feline metaphor for a wealthy donor
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2021
4%
NOTCHONONESBELT
*Accessory metaphor for an accomplishment
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2021
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SLACKOFF
Be deliberately unproductive
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 3, 2021
4%
LOOSECANNON
Artillery metaphor for a volatile sort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2021
4%
YOUARESORIGHT
“No argument here!”
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 21, 2021
4%
TIE
What an athlete deliberately breaks
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2021
4%
SHAKYGROUND
With "on," not strong, as an argument ... and what might cause the ends of answers to starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2021
4%
SANDS
They're constantly shifting, in a metaphor
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2021
4%
AXE
Dismissal metaphor, with "the"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2021
4%
MUSIC
Good news, in a metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2020
4%
SETTO
Short argument
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2020
4%
ISTHATTHEBESTYOUCANDO
Question about a weak effort
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 22, 2020
4%
BASIS
Foundation for an argument
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2020
4%
ALTERCATION
Noisy argument
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 20, 2020
1%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
TINEAR
Musical weakness
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
ORAL
Like Supreme Court arguments
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
MOD
Small tweak?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
SPATS
Petty arguments
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
THIRDRAIL
Topic to avoid, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
EDIT
Tweak for publication
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
1%
LIONSDEN
Hostile place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
1%
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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ALTER
Make tweaks to
Universal Crossword · Jun 26, 2025
1%
LENS
Perspective, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2025
1%
LEAPSECOND
Tiny tweak to an atomic clock
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2025
1%
HEATED
Like impassioned arguments
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2025
1%
SPRINGCHICKEN
Young person, metaphorically
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
1%
TOE
Little piggy, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
1%
STEALTHEDIT
Sneaky tweak to an online article
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2024
1%
TIGHTROPE
Precarious situation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
1%
AMENDS
Tweaks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2024
1%
BEDOFROSES
Easy life, metaphorically (In this answer, unscramble letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2024
1%
REVISE
Make tweaks to, as an essay
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2024
1%
HOUSEOFCARDS
Precarious plan, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2024
1%
ADJUST
Tweak
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2024
1%
BUT
Word before a counterargument
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2024
1%
REBUTTALS
Counterarguments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2024
1%
NERFED
Made weaker, in gaming lingo
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2024
1%
MINE
Gold ___ (metaphoric treasure trove)
Universal Crossword · Jul 25, 2024
1%
HATS
Roles, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2024
1%
ZENO
Philosopher known for "reductio ad absurdum" arguments
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2024
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IRONRULE
Totalitarianism, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2024
1%
BLUEMOON
Rare occasion, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2024
1%
ATSEA
Lost, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2024
1%
IDEA
Lightbulb, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2024
1%
WRIST
Slap on the ___ (metaphorical small punishment)
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
1%
WETNOODLE
Person who's no fun, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
1%
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
1%
ROT
Corruption, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2023
1%
CAREERPATHS
Ways up a metaphorical ladder
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2023
1%
MEWL
Cry weakly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2023
1%
MINORFLAW
Insignificant weakness
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2023
1%
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
1%
COUSIN
Literal or metaphoric relative
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2023
1%
HATTIP
Gesture of recognition, physical or metaphorical
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2023
1%
REDINK
Business losses, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2023
1%
PAPERPLATE
China's weaker counterpart
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2023
1%
RUST
Lack of practice, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2023
1%
LEPER
Social outcast, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2022
1%
ROCK
Dependable partner, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2022
1%
MONALISASIMILE
Film remake heavy with art metaphors?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2022
1%
TESTEDTHEWATERS
Dipped a toe in, metaphorically or literally
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2022
1%
UNSWAYED
Resistant to opposing arguments
Universal Crossword · Jun 28, 2022
1%
FLOCK
Congregation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2022
1%
HAT
Role, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2022
1%
ESSAYS
They can be argumentative
Universal Crossword · Apr 28, 2022
1%
INAROW
Like metaphorical ducks, hopefully
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2022
1%
FLAW
Character weakness
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2022
1%
SLEEVE
Place to hide a metaphorical ace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2022
1%
ERODE
Seriously weaken
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2021
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DOCTORUP
Tweak for better flavor, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2021
1%
MEEK
Like a metaphorical doormat
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2021
1%
HELM
Leader's metaphorical spot
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2021
1%
SAPS
Gradually weakens
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2021
1%
MEWLS
Cries weakly
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 4, 2021
1%
GLASSJAW
Boxer’s weakness
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 3, 2021
1%
DUB
Tweak a soundtrack
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 15, 2021
1%
EDS
Puzzle tweakers, briefly
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2021
1%
RAY
Bit of hope, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2021
1%
EDITS
Tweaks text
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 28, 2021
1%
HONES
Tweaks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2021
1%
MAKEHAY
Be opportunistic, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2021
1%
TENFOOT
Like a metaphorical pole
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2021
1%
BOAT
Situation, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2020
1%
EAR
Attention, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2020

Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on December 5, 2020

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We found 1 exact solution and 156 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is STRAWMAN (8 letters).
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The best answer for "Deliberately weak argument metaphor" is STRAWMAN with 8 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
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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 December 5, 2020.
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