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Dismissal metaphor, with "the"

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword February 2, 2021 Answers

We found 115 possible answers for the crossword clue "Dismissal metaphor, with "the"", which was last featured in LA Times Daily Crossword on February 2, 2021. The most probable answer is AXE (3 letters), matching at 99%. This ranking is based on how often this solution has appeared in published crossword puzzles for similar clues.

Answer For Dismissal metaphor, with "the":

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115 Other Potential Answers

99%
AXE
Dismissal metaphor, with "the"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2021
8%
TEETH
Enforceability metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
8%
STIFFUPPERLIP
*Composure metaphor in a P.G. Wodehouse title
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
8%
INVISIBLEHAND
Economic metaphor introduced by Adam Smith ... or what can be seen four times in this puzzle?
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
8%
THATSNOTATHING
Snide dismissal, and what can be said about 20-, 33-, and 42-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2025
8%
SILO
Farm building used as a metaphor for poor internal communication
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
8%
SPINE
Body part that's a metaphor for courage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2025
8%
CARDIGAN
Taylor Swift hit that features a sweater metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2025
8%
NEXT
Audition dismissal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
8%
PEASOUP
Thick 4-Across metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2024
8%
MEN
They're from Mars, in a metaphor
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2024
8%
OLDSOFTSHOO
Quiet exclamation of dismissal from way back when?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2024
8%
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
8%
STY
Mess metaphor
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2023
8%
GAS
Energy source, or an energy metaphor
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2022
8%
DAUGHTEROFZION
Biblical metaphor for Jerusalem [Utah]
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 3, 2022
8%
SARDINECAN
Rush hour metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2022
8%
ABOWLOFCHERRIES
*Dish that's a metaphor for life?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2022
8%
FIG
Worthlessness metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2022
8%
DOOR
Opportunity metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2022
8%
CESSPOOL
Corruption metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2022
8%
SAFETYNET
Insurance metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2021
8%
BEES
Half a sex-ed metaphor, with "the"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2021
8%
LEAVEME
Imperious dismissal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2021
8%
GAP
Misunderstanding metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2021
8%
IRESIGN
Words that may preempt a dismissal
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2021
8%
FATCAT
Feline metaphor for a wealthy donor
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2021
8%
NOTCHONONESBELT
*Accessory metaphor for an accomplishment
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2021
8%
LOOSECANNON
Artillery metaphor for a volatile sort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2021
8%
SANDS
They're constantly shifting, in a metaphor
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2021
8%
MUSIC
Good news, in a metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2020
8%
STRAWMAN
Deliberately weak argument metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2020
8%
CHROMEDOME
Rhyming hair-loss metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2020
8%
RAGS
Half a poverty-to-wealth metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2020
8%
BOOT
Abrupt dismissal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2020
8%
BALLANDCHAIN
Limitation-of-freedom metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2020
8%
OYSTER
World metaphor, in Shakespeare
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2020
8%
PEDALTOTHEMETAL
High-speed metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2020
8%
THUMBS
Digits in a clumsiness metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2020
8%
SARDINE
Crowded subway metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2020
8%
DRAINTHESWAMP
*Political metaphor about dealing with bureaucracy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2020
8%
BIGORANGEBALL
Sun metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2019
8%
GRAPEVINE
Fruity metaphor for a rumor mill
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2019
8%
AISLE
Word in a marriage metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2019
8%
PAPERTIGER
*Feline metaphor for an empty threat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2019
8%
SLICEDBREAD
"Best thing" bakery metaphor ... and a hint to each row of circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2019
8%
SARDINES
Rush hour metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2019
8%
LEGS
Durability metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2019
8%
LOOSELIPS
Part of a blabbing metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2019
8%
HEAVEHO
No-nonsense dismissal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2019
8%
TURF
Steak metaphor seen on menus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2019
8%
SHEETS
Hard rain metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2019
8%
LATHER
Agitation metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2019
8%
RUT
Monotony metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2019
8%
ABEAR
Tough test metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2018
8%
PIE
Food in a humility metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2018
1%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
THIRDRAIL
Topic to avoid, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
LIONSDEN
Hostile place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
1%
STRUGGLEBUS
Bumpy ride, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
1%
NORTHSTAR
Guiding principle, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
1%
LENS
Perspective, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2025
1%
SPRINGCHICKEN
Young person, metaphorically
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
1%
TOE
Little piggy, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
1%
TIGHTROPE
Precarious situation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
1%
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
1%
MINE
Gold ___ (metaphoric treasure trove)
Universal Crossword · Jul 25, 2024
1%
HATS
Roles, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2024
1%
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%
WETNOODLE
Person who's no fun, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
1%
WRIST
Slap on the ___ (metaphorical small punishment)
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
1%
STEELTRAP
Good memory, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2024
1%
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%
THINICE
Literal and metaphorical danger spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2023
1%
SOTOSPEAK
"... you know, metaphorically"
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2023
1%
RUNOUTS
Some cricket dismissals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2023
1%
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%
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%
FLOCK
Congregation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2022
1%
HAT
Role, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2022
1%
INAROW
Like metaphorical ducks, hopefully
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2022
1%
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
1%
HELM
Leader's metaphorical spot
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2021
1%
RAY
Bit of hope, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 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
1%
NEEDLE
Item in a metaphorical haystack
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2020
1%
POKE
Pig's place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2020
1%
MELTINGPOT
Heterogeneous group, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2020
1%
HEARTH
Home, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2020
1%
STAB
Attempt, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jul 6, 2020
1%
BEAVERS
Busy ones, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2020
1%
HEARTBEAT
Small amount of time, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2020
1%
SEED
Little bit of doubt, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2020
1%
CATFEET
Sandburg's metaphorical fog carrier
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2019
1%
MEALTICKET
Announcer's voice, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2019
1%
LANDMINE
Explosive situation, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2018
1%
CLOSETS
Secrecy metaphors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2018

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How many possible solutions does "Dismissal metaphor, with "the"" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 115 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is AXE (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Dismissal metaphor, with "the""?
The best answer for "Dismissal metaphor, with "the"" is AXE with 3 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Dismissal metaphor, with "the"" 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 February 2, 2021.
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