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Insurance metaphor

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword December 18, 2021 Answers

The LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle from December 18, 2021 featured the clue "Insurance metaphor", and we've found 145 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to SAFETYNET as the most likely solution — it's 9 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.

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145 Other Potential Answers

99%
SAFETYNET
Insurance metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2021
8%
AETNA
Health insurance giant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
8%
HMO
Med. insurance option
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
8%
AUTO
Part of an insurance bundle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
8%
TEETH
Enforceability metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
8%
OBAMACARE
Health insurance marketplace legislation, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
8%
LIMU
___ Emu (feathered insurance mascot)
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 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%
INAREA
Covered by one's insurance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
8%
CLAIM
It's filed for insurance
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
8%
ARSON
Common insurance fraud crime
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
8%
HMOS
Some med. insurance plans
Universal Crossword · Apr 20, 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%
EMUS
Tall birds in some insurance ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2025
8%
SAFECO
Seattle-based insurance giant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2024
8%
PEASOUP
Thick 4-Across metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2024
8%
ACTUARIAL
Like the work of insurance risk calculators
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 17, 2024
8%
GASKET
Flood insurance?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2024
8%
MEN
They're from Mars, in a metaphor
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2024
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ARK
Flood insurance of old
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2024
8%
BENEFITS
Health insurance, paid time off, etc.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2024
8%
GEICO
Car insurance giant
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2024
8%
CIGNA
Health insurance giant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2023
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%
MEDICAL
Type of insurance
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2023
8%
BLUEXBLUESHIELD
Big name in health insurance associations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2023
8%
LAPSE
Run out, as insurance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2023
8%
LLOYDS
British insurance giant
Universal Crossword · Aug 29, 2023
8%
STY
Mess metaphor
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2023
8%
AAA
Org. that offers car insurance
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2023
8%
GAS
Energy source, or an energy metaphor
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2022
8%
EMU
LiMu ___ (insurance mascot)
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 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%
ARI
Name hidden in "car insurance"
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2022
8%
BEES
Half a sex-ed metaphor, with "the"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2021
8%
STAKEACLAIM
What a 40-Across wouldn't do with an insurance agent
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2021
8%
GAP
Misunderstanding metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2021
8%
DENTAL
Type of insurance
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 21, 2021
8%
PERSONALEFFECTS
Property insurance phrase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2021
8%
FLO
Seemingly tireless insurance spokeswoman
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 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%
ACA
Eleven-yr.-old insurance law
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2021
8%
ROCKOFGIBRALTAR
Iberian landmark that's an insurance company logo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2021
8%
SANDS
They're constantly shifting, in a metaphor
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2021
8%
WRECKLESSDRIVER
Good insurance risk?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2021
8%
AXE
Dismissal metaphor, with "the"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2021
8%
MUSIC
Good news, in a metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2020
8%
AIG
Bailed-out insurance co.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2020
8%
STRAWMAN
Deliberately weak argument metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2020
8%
TENANT
Person with renter's insurance
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2020
8%
CHROMEDOME
Rhyming hair-loss metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2020
8%
MEDIGAP
Supplemental health insurance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2020
8%
RAGS
Half a poverty-to-wealth metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2020
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NED
“Groundhog Day” insurance salesman
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 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%
DASHCAM
Source of evidence for insurance claims
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 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%
CLAIMFORM
Bit of insurance paperwork
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2020
8%
ALLSTATE
Auto insurance giant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2019
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%
ARE
"We __ Farmers": insurance slogan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2019
8%
LIFE
__ insurance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 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%
DOUBLEINDEMNITY
*Life insurance clause specifying twice the payment for certain situations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2019
8%
SLICEDBREAD
"Best thing" bakery metaphor ... and a hint to each row of circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2019
8%
AFLAC
Ducky insurance company?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 18, 2019
8%
LOSS
It's often covered by insurance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 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%
PATENT
Inventor's insurance
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 11, 2019
8%
LOOSELIPS
Part of a blabbing metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2019
8%
WORKERSCOMP
*Employee insurance coverage, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2019
8%
TURF
Steak metaphor seen on menus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2019
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%
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
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%
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
1%
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

Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on December 18, 2021

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How many possible solutions does "Insurance metaphor" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 145 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SAFETYNET (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "Insurance metaphor"?
The best answer for "Insurance metaphor" is SAFETYNET with 9 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Insurance 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 December 18, 2021.
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