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Facetious metaphor for a difficult situation

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword January 23, 2021 Answers

The clue "Facetious metaphor for a difficult situation" from the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on January 23, 2021 has 155 potential solutions in our records. After analysing answer patterns across thousands of puzzles, we're 99% confident that STRUGGLEBUS (11 letters) is the correct answer. Check the full list of possibilities ranked by confidence below.

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155 Other Potential Answers

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STRUGGLEBUS
Facetious metaphor for a difficult situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2021
8%
QUANDARY
Difficult situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
8%
TROUBLEDWATERS
Difficult situation, or what can be found in each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2025
4%
ANO
"It's __-win situation"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
4%
SAWTOIT
Took care of a situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
4%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
4%
HORNETSNEST
Sticky situation
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
4%
TEETH
Enforceability metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
4%
MATCHPOINT
Tense situation during court proceedings?
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
HOOT
Amusing situation
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
MESS
Sticky situation
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
4%
TIEGAME
No-win situation?
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
4%
MADEHAY
Took advantage of a situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
4%
STIFFUPPERLIP
*Composure metaphor in a P.G. Wodehouse title
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
4%
DOABLE
Not too difficult
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
4%
MAELSTROM
Turbulent situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
4%
WEIRDVIBE
Uneasy feeling about a situation
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
4%
WEVE
"__ got a situation here"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
4%
BLACKDIAMOND
Symbol on a difficult ski run
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 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%
DRAW
No-win situation?
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
4%
HAIRY
Alarmingly difficult
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
4%
GLUE
Cause of a sticky situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
4%
SNARL
Complicated situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
4%
GOATRODEO
Out of control situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
4%
COOLERHEADS
Folks who hopefully prevail in a tense situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
4%
HOTSEAT
Stressful situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2025
4%
SILO
Farm building used as a metaphor for poor internal communication
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
4%
EABULLET
*Avoid a sticky situation
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2025
4%
LOSELOSE
Like a situation with no good outcome
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
4%
CLUTCH
Successful in a critical situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2025
4%
SPINE
Body part that's a metaphor for courage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2025
4%
EASES
Makes less difficult
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%
WINTRYMIX
Combination weather that makes travel difficult, and what the ends of 17-, 24-, 36-, and 49-Across comprise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2025
4%
INEEDSOMEADVICE
"Help me out with this situation ..."
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2025
4%
PRESSURECOOKER
Highly stressful situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
4%
ONEARM
Like difficult pushups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2025
4%
SETTHESCENE
Describe a situation
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 7, 2025
4%
TIE
No-win situation?
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 16, 2024
4%
TIGHTROPE
Precarious situation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
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PEASOUP
Thick 4-Across metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2024
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EASED
Made less difficult
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2024
4%
ICANTRELATE
"Never been in that situation myself" (... first 2 letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2024
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ROPE
Nope __: facetious term for a snake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2024
4%
ORGANS
Instruments that are difficult to donate, ironically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2024
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MEN
They're from Mars, in a metaphor
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2024
4%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"Nevertheless ... our situation hasn't changed"
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2024
4%
ASITIS
"Given the situation ..."
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2024
4%
MORASS
Convoluted situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2024
4%
QUAGMIRE
Sticky situation
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 31, 2024
4%
EASY
Not difficult
Universal Crossword · Jul 9, 2024
4%
SILVERLINING
Positive spin on a bad situation, or a feature of 20-, 31-, 38-, and 45-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2024
4%
DEALWITHIT
*"Go handle the situation!"
Universal Crossword · May 6, 2024
4%
ROUGHSLEDDING
Something difficult
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 3, 2024
4%
WHEREAPPLICABLE
As the situation warrants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2024
4%
SOCIALCUE
Missing one could cause an awkward situation
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2024
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DIRESTRAITS
Really bad situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2024
4%
NOWIN
Like a lose-lose situation
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2024
4%
SNAFU
Muddled situation
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2024
4%
BAIL
Abandon a situation, informally
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2024
4%
ENTANGLE
Get wrapped up in a sticky situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2024
4%
READAPT
Adjust to a situation again
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 4, 2024
4%
ONIT
Handling the situation
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 30, 2023
4%
CANTRELATE
"Never been in that situation myself"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2023
4%
WRISTWATCH
Timepiece that's difficult to say after "Irish"
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2023
4%
DOORDIE
Desperate, as a situation
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 17, 2023
4%
TURNSITAROUND
Steers a situation in a better direction (... letters 7-10)
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2023
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%
WINWIN
Like an ideal situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2023
4%
JAM
Sticky spread ... or a sticky situation
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2023
4%
LIKEHERDINGCATS
Frustratingly difficult, and an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2023
4%
DIPLOMATICMISS
Failure to use tact in a delicate situation?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2023
4%
ADDEDFUELTOTHEF
Made a volatile situation worse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2023
4%
DRAG
Boring situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2023
4%
GRAYAREA
Unclear situation
Universal Crossword · Jun 1, 2023
4%
BLACKHOLE
Inescapable situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2023
4%
STY
Mess metaphor
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2023
4%
USVSTHEM
Generalized rivalry situation
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 9, 2023
4%
SCRAPE
Tough situation
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 6, 2023
4%
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
4%
IHATETOASK
"Gotta broach a difficult question ..."
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2023
4%
DOUBLEOT
High-stakes gridiron situation, and a feature of eight long puzzle answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2023
4%
AWINGANDAPRAYER
* Hope when the situation is desperate
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 1, 2023
4%
GAS
Energy source, or an energy metaphor
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2022
4%
UPSIDE
Positive part of a situation
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2022
4%
FREEFORALL
*Super chaotic situation
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2022
4%
BIND
Sticky situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2022
1%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
EASE
Lack of difficulty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
ELEMENTOFSURPRISE
Advantage in some situations, or an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
PHD
Degree of difficulty?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 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%
COPE
Deal with difficulty
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
1%
THIRDRAIL
Topic to avoid, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
LIONSDEN
Hostile place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
1%
CASUAL
Like a situationship
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
1%
NORTHSTAR
Guiding principle, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
1%
ATEFORTWO
Dined while pregnant, facetiously
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2025
1%
LENS
Perspective, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2025
1%
NOICE
"You rock!," facetiously
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2025
1%
SPRINGCHICKEN
Young person, metaphorically
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
1%
TOE
Little piggy, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
1%
BODYPARTAY
Celebration that involves rowdy games of Twister, facetiously?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2025
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%
NERDPROM
White House Correspondents' Dinner, facetiously
Universal Crossword · Aug 29, 2024
1%
MINE
Gold ___ (metaphoric treasure trove)
Universal Crossword · Jul 25, 2024
1%
WHATAREWE
"Is this a relationship or a situationship?"
Universal Crossword · Jun 9, 2024
1%
HATS
Roles, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2024
1%
EDITOR
Expert in resolving tense situations?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2024
1%
IRONEDOUT
Resolved, as difficulties
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 26, 2024
1%
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
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%
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%
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%
ADULTS
Accomplishes mundane tasks, facetiously
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2023
1%
ROT
Corruption, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2023
1%
CRISES
High-stress situations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2023
1%
NORMS
Typical situations
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 29, 2023
1%
CAREERPATHS
Ways up a metaphorical ladder
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2023
1%
TIES
No-win situations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2023
1%
CONEOFSHAME
*Pet's post-surgery device, facetiously
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2023
1%
NAILBITERS
Suspenseful situations
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 11, 2023
1%
THINICE
Literal and metaphorical danger spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2023
1%
COMETOGRIPS
Face a difficulty
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 2, 2023
1%
CHECKMATES
King-trapping situations
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 30, 2023
1%
SOTOSPEAK
"... you know, metaphorically"
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2023
1%
BEEROCLOCK
*Time for a cold one, facetiously
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 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%
TIEGAMES
No-win situations?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 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%
ANKLEBITER
*Small child, facetiously
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2022
1%
NOPAIN
With 12-Down, mantra on embracing difficulty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2022
1%
GRAYAREAS
Ill-defined situations
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 11, 2022
1%
HALFSIES
50-50, facetiously
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2022
1%
SHARKBAIT
Lone swimmer in open water, facetiously
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2022
1%
TRASHPANDA
Raccoon, facetiously
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2022
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%
ITSALOT
"This situation's overwhelming!"
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2022
1%
ADAMSALE
Water, facetiously
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2022

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How many possible solutions does "Facetious metaphor for a difficult situation" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 155 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is STRUGGLEBUS (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "Facetious metaphor for a difficult situation"?
The best answer for "Facetious metaphor for a difficult situation" is STRUGGLEBUS with 11 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Facetious metaphor for a difficult situation" 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 January 23, 2021.
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