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Explosive situation, metaphorically

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword November 17, 2018 Answers

The answer to the crossword clue "Explosive situation, metaphorically" is most likely LANDMINE, a 8-letter word. This clue last appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on November 17, 2018, and we found 140 possible solutions in total. Our confidence in LANDMINE sits at 99%, calculated from its frequency across multiple crossword publications.

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140 Other Potential Answers

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LANDMINE
Explosive situation, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2018
10%
TIGHTROPE
Precarious situation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
5%
ANO
"It's __-win situation"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
5%
SAWTOIT
Took care of a situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
5%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
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PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
5%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
5%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
HORNETSNEST
Sticky situation
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
5%
MATCHPOINT
Tense situation during court proceedings?
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
HOOT
Amusing situation
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
5%
MESS
Sticky situation
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
TIEGAME
No-win situation?
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
5%
MADEHAY
Took advantage of a situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
QUANDARY
Difficult situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
5%
ACME
Cartoon supplier of explosive tennis balls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
5%
MAELSTROM
Turbulent situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
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WEIRDVIBE
Uneasy feeling about a situation
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
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WEVE
"__ got a situation here"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
5%
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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DRAW
No-win situation?
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
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GLUE
Cause of a sticky situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
5%
SNARL
Complicated situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
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GOATRODEO
Out of control situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
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COOLERHEADS
Folks who hopefully prevail in a tense situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
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STRUGGLEBUS
Bumpy ride, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
5%
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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HOTSEAT
Stressful situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2025
5%
TROUBLEDWATERS
Difficult situation, or what can be found in each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2025
5%
EABULLET
*Avoid a sticky situation
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2025
5%
LOSELOSE
Like a situation with no good outcome
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
5%
CLUTCH
Successful in a critical situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2025
5%
INEEDSOMEADVICE
"Help me out with this situation ..."
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2025
5%
SPRINGCHICKEN
Young person, metaphorically
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
5%
PRESSURECOOKER
Highly stressful situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
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TOE
Little piggy, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
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SETTHESCENE
Describe a situation
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 7, 2025
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KILOTON
Unit of explosive force
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2024
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TIE
No-win situation?
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 16, 2024
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ICANTRELATE
"Never been in that situation myself" (... first 2 letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2024
5%
BEDOFROSES
Easy life, metaphorically (In this answer, unscramble letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2024
5%
HOUSEOFCARDS
Precarious plan, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2024
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ANDYETHEREWEARE
"Nevertheless ... our situation hasn't changed"
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2024
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ASITIS
"Given the situation ..."
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2024
5%
STARBURSTS
Patterns around explosive comic book sound effects
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2024
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MORASS
Convoluted situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2024
5%
QUAGMIRE
Sticky situation
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 31, 2024
5%
GIGATON
Unit of explosive force
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2024
5%
HATS
Roles, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2024
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NOTS
Touch-me- — (explosive plants)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 2, 2024
5%
SILVERLINING
Positive spin on a bad situation, or a feature of 20-, 31-, 38-, and 45-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2024
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DEALWITHIT
*"Go handle the situation!"
Universal Crossword · May 6, 2024
5%
IRONRULE
Totalitarianism, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2024
5%
WHEREAPPLICABLE
As the situation warrants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2024
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DIRESTRAITS
Really bad situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2024
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SOCIALCUE
Missing one could cause an awkward situation
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2024
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BLUEMOON
Rare occasion, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2024
5%
ATSEA
Lost, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2024
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NOWIN
Like a lose-lose situation
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2024
5%
IDEA
Lightbulb, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2024
5%
SNAFU
Muddled situation
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2024
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BAIL
Abandon a situation, informally
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2024
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ENTANGLE
Get wrapped up in a sticky situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2024
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WETNOODLE
Person who's no fun, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
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READAPT
Adjust to a situation again
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 4, 2024
5%
STEELTRAP
Good memory, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2024
5%
CANTRELATE
"Never been in that situation myself"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2023
5%
ONIT
Handling the situation
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 30, 2023
5%
ANARMANDALEG
High price to pay, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2023
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DOORDIE
Desperate, as a situation
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 17, 2023
5%
TURNSITAROUND
Steers a situation in a better direction (... letters 7-10)
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2023
5%
ROT
Corruption, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2023
5%
WINWIN
Like an ideal situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2023
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JAM
Sticky spread ... or a sticky situation
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2023
5%
DIPLOMATICMISS
Failure to use tact in a delicate situation?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2023
5%
ADDEDFUELTOTHEF
Made a volatile situation worse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2023
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DRAG
Boring situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2023
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DEPTHCHARGE
Underwater explosive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2023
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GRAYAREA
Unclear situation
Universal Crossword · Jun 1, 2023
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BLACKHOLE
Inescapable situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2023
5%
SOTOSPEAK
"... you know, metaphorically"
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2023
5%
USVSTHEM
Generalized rivalry situation
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 9, 2023
5%
SCRAPE
Tough situation
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 6, 2023
5%
READEMANDWEEP
Declaration from a person playing poker in a situation where the opponents think they have it in the bag [67-Across: "I win!"]
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2023
5%
CRAW
Sticking point, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2023
5%
REDINK
Business losses, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2023
5%
DOUBLEOT
High-stakes gridiron situation, and a feature of eight long puzzle answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2023
5%
RUST
Lack of practice, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2023
5%
AWINGANDAPRAYER
* Hope when the situation is desperate
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 1, 2023
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FUSE
Long part of an explosive
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2022
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UPSIDE
Positive part of a situation
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2022
5%
LEPER
Social outcast, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2022
5%
ROCK
Dependable partner, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2022
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FREEFORALL
*Super chaotic situation
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2022
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BIND
Sticky situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2022
5%
DESKLAMPS
Devices that may shed some light on a situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2022
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TESTEDTHEWATERS
Dipped a toe in, metaphorically or literally
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2022
5%
FLOCK
Congregation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2022
5%
SHEDS
Creates a hairy situation?
Universal Crossword · Jun 19, 2022
5%
HAT
Role, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2022
5%
BELLYOFTHEBEAST
*Extremely hostile situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2022
5%
THREEON
Bases-loaded situation
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 27, 2022
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AWHOLEOTHLGAME
Completely different situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2022
5%
THEMADESHADE
Metaphor for a sitting-pretty situation, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2022
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ISO
One-on-one situation in b-ball
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2021
5%
INOT
When a tense NBA situation may occur
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2021
5%
POSTTRUTH
Like a situation in which emotional persuasion trumps factual accuracy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2021
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IKNOWTHESCORE
“The situation is quite clear”
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 10, 2021
5%
TRAP
Tough-to-get-out-of situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2021
5%
SCENARIO
Hypothetical situation
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2021
5%
MIRE
Sticky situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2021
5%
STY
Messy room, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2021
5%
PLIGHT
Unfortunate situation
Universal Crossword · May 17, 2021
5%
STICKYWICKET
Difficult situation
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 10, 2021
5%
THINICE
Metaphor for a treacherous situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2021
5%
MOLOTOV
___ cocktail (explosive device)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2021
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RAY
Bit of hope, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2021
1%
ELEMENTOFSURPRISE
Advantage in some situations, or an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
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TNT
Letters on some cartoon explosives
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
DIRE
Do-or-die, situationwise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
AREAS
Gray ___ (ambiguous situations)
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
CASUAL
Like a situationship
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
1%
WHATAREWE
"Is this a relationship or a situationship?"
Universal Crossword · Jun 9, 2024
1%
EDITOR
Expert in resolving tense situations?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2024
1%
CODESWITCH
What a bilingual speaker may do in different situations ... or a three-part theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2024
1%
MESSES
Sticky situations
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2024
1%
CRISES
High-stress situations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2023
1%
NORMS
Typical situations
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 29, 2023
1%
TIES
No-win situations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2023
1%
ATF
DOJ arm concerned with explosives
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2023
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NAILBITERS
Suspenseful situations
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 11, 2023
1%
CHECKMATES
King-trapping situations
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 30, 2023
1%
TIEGAMES
No-win situations?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2023
1%
GRAYAREAS
Ill-defined situations
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 11, 2022
1%
ITSALOT
"This situation's overwhelming!"
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2022
1%
CRINGEBENEFITS
Silver linings of awkward situations?
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2022
1%
UGLY
Way some situations turn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2021
1%
NONEVENTS
Anticlimactic situations
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 30, 2021

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How many possible solutions does "Explosive situation, metaphorically" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 140 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LANDMINE (8 letters).
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The best answer for "Explosive situation, metaphorically" is LANDMINE with 8 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Explosive situation, metaphorically" 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 November 17, 2018.
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