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Item in a metaphorical haystack

Last seen in Universal Crossword September 12, 2020 Answers

Spotted in the Universal Crossword crossword on September 12, 2020, the clue "Item in a metaphorical haystack" has 156 possible answers in our records. Our top pick is NEEDLE (6 letters) — it matches with 99% certainty. This score reflects how consistently this answer appears across different crossword puzzles for the same clue.

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156 Other Potential Answers

99%
NEEDLE
Item in a metaphorical haystack
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2020
5%
ASSET
Valuable item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
5%
TIARA
Dress-up box item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
FLASHLIGHT
Illuminating item in an emergency kit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
5%
LONGTIMEGOAL
Bucket list item, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
OLIVEROLL
Bakery item dotted with kalamatas
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
5%
TEENSYMAGAZINE
Coffee table item in a dollhouse?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
5%
SPONGE
Cleaning item that may be left near the sink
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
CUECARD
Line item?
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
5%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
5%
MED
Rx item
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
REED
Saxophonist's item
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
POG
1990s fad item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
CORK
Sniffed item in some tastings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
BROOCH
Jewelry box item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
ROLLER
Hair-curling item
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
5%
BATHBOMB
*Scented item for a soak
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
5%
CAN
Recycle bin item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
5%
LASTBUTNOTLEAST
Words before the final item ... or like the second number in 17-, 23-, 34- or 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
5%
TEE
Concert merch item
Universal Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
5%
TEMPORARYFILE
Auto-erased item on a hard drive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
5%
DUTCHBABYPANCAKE
Fluffy brunch item baked in a skillet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
5%
SPLINT
First-aid item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2025
5%
ADDON
Supplementary item
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
5%
BRA
Lingerie item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
5%
RELIC
Ancient item
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
5%
EGG
Incubated item
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
5%
PIC
Insta grid item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2025
5%
TRAMPOLINE
Backyard item with springs
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
5%
TASK
To-do list item
Universal Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
5%
BOOK
Shelved item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2025
5%
LADLE
Punch bowl item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
5%
SHOE
Cobbler's item
Universal Crossword · Jul 10, 2025
5%
CIGAR
Humidor item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
5%
HORSESHOE
Lawn game item pitched at a stake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2025
5%
TRAY
Cafeteria item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2025
5%
STAMP
"Forever" item
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
5%
TOY
Happy Meal item
Universal Crossword · Jun 10, 2025
5%
CARPET
Magic item in "Aladdin"
Universal Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
5%
PINATA
Candy-stuffed party item
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2025
5%
DEET
Spec item
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2025
5%
SWAB
Test kit item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2025
5%
LOG
Fireplace item
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 31, 2025
5%
REPO
Collector's item?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2025
5%
EMAIL
Inbox item
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2025
5%
SUSHI
Japanese menu item
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 19, 2025
5%
BAG
"Paper or plastic?" item
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2025
5%
USFLAG
Pinned item on many a pol's lapel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2025
5%
PILL
Pharmacy item
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 11, 2025
5%
RENT
Budget item
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 10, 2025
5%
EVENT
News item
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 7, 2025
5%
WANT
Wish list item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2025
5%
NOTE
Staff item
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 29, 2025
5%
OAR
Galley item
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 29, 2025
5%
WARE
Peddled item
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 27, 2025
5%
GMO
Frankenfood item, for short
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 26, 2025
5%
WAND
Makeup kit item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2025
5%
ARROW
Quiver item
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 20, 2025
5%
THAT
Yonder item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2024
5%
AIRMATTRESS
Camping item that's subject to inflation?
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2024
5%
LEASH
Obedience school item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2024
5%
APOP
Per item
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2024
5%
TERM
Glossary item
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2024
5%
GLOBE
Geography class item
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2024
5%
EGGROLL
Chinese menu item
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 6, 2024
5%
PELT
Trapper’s item
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 4, 2024
5%
SIEVE
Holey item in the kitchen
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2024
5%
CRABLEG
Seafood item that needs to be cracked
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2024
5%
CIG
Smoker's item, for short
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2024
5%
CUESTICK
Pool hall item
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 21, 2024
5%
GEM
Setting item
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 15, 2024
5%
DECAL
Merch item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2024
5%
SNOWSHOE
Arctic footwear item
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 27, 2024
5%
ERASER
Schoolbag item
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 26, 2024
5%
RUMOR
Grapevine item
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 16, 2024
5%
CLUB
Golf bag item
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 10, 2024
5%
EACH
Per item
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2024
5%
ANDIRON
Fireplace item
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 7, 2024
5%
ELEMENT
Periodic table item
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 7, 2024
5%
LAMP
Bedside table item
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2024
5%
GYMSOCK
Sweaty item of footwear
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2024
5%
BAT
Dugout item
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 27, 2024
5%
SCRUBBRUSH
Stiff-bristled bath item
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 15, 2024
5%
TOWEL
Beach bag item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2024
5%
STONE
Setting item
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 23, 2024
5%
NEWT
Eye of ___ (witch's item)
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2024
5%
DISHRAG
Kitchen sink item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2024
5%
SOLE
Cobbler's item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2024
5%
ANKLESOCK
*Short item of footwear
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 2024
5%
KETTLE
Stovetop item
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 6, 2024
5%
RARITY
Uncommon item
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 1, 2024
5%
LTR
Mailbox item: Abbr.
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 16, 2024
5%
TIRE
Rubber item that may be upcycled into a swing
Universal Crossword · Jun 16, 2024
5%
GREENBEAN
Salade nicoise item
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 13, 2024
5%
HOMESCREEN
*Mesh item in a window frame
Universal Crossword · Jun 10, 2024
5%
PILLOW
Bed item
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 25, 2024
1%
TSHIRTS
Souvenir shop items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
SUNDRYHUMOR
*Jokes about miscellaneous items?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
ETSY
Site with vintage items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
CDS
Jewel case items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
1%
STARS
Marks on some items of note
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
BUILDS
Increases, as excitement
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
TASKS
To-do list items
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
USED
Like most Facebook Marketplace items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
IRRS
Bargain basket items, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
RUMMAGESALE
Fundraiser involving miscellaneous items
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
BAGS
Paper or plastic items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
1%
BOWS
Archery items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
SCRIPTS
The Black List items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
1%
ROOMKEYS
Check-in items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
THIRDRAIL
Topic to avoid, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
COTTONSWABS
Test kit items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
1%
LIONSDEN
Hostile place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
1%
NERDGASM
Geeky thrill of excitement
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
1%
OATS
Breakfast items that may be steel-cut or rolled
Universal Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
1%
EGGS
Easter basket items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
1%
EBAY
Site with "gently used" items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
1%
TEES
Concert merch items
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
1%
DISCS
Burned items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
1%
CHEAP
Like items on clearance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
1%
PENS
Signature items?
Universal Crossword · Jul 26, 2025
1%
TETRIS
Metaphor for fitting items into a tight space
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
1%
ARTICHOKEHEARTS
*Marinated antipasto items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 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%
MEDS
Rx items
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2025
1%
TENTS
Pitched items
Universal Crossword · May 17, 2025
1%
EGGOS
Breakfast items once named Froffles
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2025
1%
IDS
Wallet items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2025
1%
SODACANS
Recycled items
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 4, 2025
1%
BARGAINBINS
Spots for priced-to-sell items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2025
1%
SPRINGCHICKEN
Young person, metaphorically
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
1%
TOE
Little piggy, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
1%
PHONEBILL
Statement with line items?
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2025
1%
TIGHTROPE
Precarious situation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
1%
EVENTS
Calendar items
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 18, 2024
1%
BEDOFROSES
Easy life, metaphorically (In this answer, unscramble letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2024
1%
DATES
Calendar items
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 13, 2024
1%
MATS
Antislip items
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 10, 2024
1%
TEABAGS
Brewing items
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 25, 2024
1%
HOUSEOFCARDS
Precarious plan, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2024
1%
CHORES
To-do list items
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 30, 2024
1%
BABYFEVER
Excitement for parenthood inspired by seeing cute infants
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2024
1%
KALECHIPS
Crispy green snack items
Universal Crossword · Sep 15, 2024
1%
PANS
Stovetop items
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2024
1%
GENTLYUSED
Like many consignment store items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2024
1%
BRAS
Lingerie items
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 1, 2024
1%
REDTAG
Marker for some sale items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2024
1%
COMEALIVE
Fill up with excitement and energy
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2024
1%
SHARKTEETH
Pointy items featured in Maori jewelry
Universal Crossword · Jun 8, 2024
1%
HATS
Roles, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2024
1%
SICEM
Guard dog's incitement
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2024
1%
TACKS
Bulletin board items
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 17, 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "Item in a metaphorical haystack" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 156 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is NEEDLE (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Item in a metaphorical haystack"?
The best answer for "Item in a metaphorical haystack" is NEEDLE with 6 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Item in a metaphorical haystack" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database. It has been featured in Universal Crossword. It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on September 12, 2020.
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