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Light bulb, metaphorically

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword January 12, 2018 Answers

Looking up the clue "Light bulb, metaphorically" from LA Times Daily Crossword on January 12, 2018? Our crossword answer database returned 168 results. The best answer appears to be IDEA, which is 4 letters long and scores 99% in our confidence ranking. Every answer is listed below so you can pick the one that fits your grid.

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IDEA
Light bulb, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2018
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MOONPERMISSION
Green light for a lunar expedition?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
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NEWTONSLATTE
"A light coffee, and do not drop it, please" request?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
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ASLEEP
Out like a light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
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DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
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EMERGE
Come to light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
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TRAFFICTICKET
Sanction for running a red light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
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FLASHES
Bursts of light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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AURORAS
Natural light shows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
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NOVA
Astronomical light show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
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ECRU
Very light brown
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
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ACORN
Tulip : bulb :: oak : __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
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BLED
Turned light laundry pink accidentally, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
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DYE
Turn light laundry pink intentionally, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
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ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
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NONFAT
Like light yogurt
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
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YELLOW
"Slow down" light color
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
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DAWN
First light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
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ITSAGO
"We've gotten the green light!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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HALO
Angelic ring of light
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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IRIS
Eye's light controller
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
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STAR
Night light?
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
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LASED
Emitted a beam of light
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
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SPAS
Red light therapy venues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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AROSE
Came to light
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
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RAY
Beam of light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
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UVTATTOO
Skin art only visible in black light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
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TAN
Black and ___ (cocktail with dark and light beer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
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OPTICS
Science of light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
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OKED
Gave the green light
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
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LIGHTHEAVYWEIGHT
Big shot in the bulb industry?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
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SCONCE
Wall-mounted light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
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DAPPLE
Make a pattern using light and shade
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
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THIRDRAIL
Topic to avoid, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
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LIPTINTS
Some light cosmetics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
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SPA
Venue offering LED light therapy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
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CHANDELIER
2014 Sia hit whose title is a light fixture
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
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LIONSDEN
Hostile place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
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SOLARIUM
Room with a lot of natural light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
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AMBER
Caution light color
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
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DUSTS
Does some light cleaning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2025
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ARISE
Come to light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2025
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TULIP
Flower from a bulb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
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CAPECANAVERAL
Place where flights are astronomical
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
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NEONS
Classic Times Square lights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
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AURORABOREALIS
Solar-powered lighting?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
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ALLOWS
Green-lights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
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TDS
Some 37-Down highlights: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
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TOPTEN
Collection of highlights, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
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MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
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ETDS
Flight board stats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
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ABIT
Just slightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
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KEA
Mauna __: Hawaiian volcano slightly taller than Mauna Loa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
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BETTERLUXNEXTTIME
"I need to install brighter lights later"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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INTL
Like some LAX flights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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ALOFT
In flight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
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ARIA
Met highlight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
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EAVES
Locations for Christmas lights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
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LAIT
Café or thé lightener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
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HALOS
Head lights?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
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GLEE
Sheer delight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
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ARR
Flight status abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
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GATE
Flight board info
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
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ARIAS
Met highlights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
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CHICKENRUN
Flightless migration on a farm?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
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DUCKTOUR
Flightless migration on a pond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
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TURKEYTROT
Flightless migration on Thanksgiving?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
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JAYWALK
Flightless migration in Toronto?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
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CROWHOP
Flightless migration in a cornfield?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
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ONIONS
Vidalia bulbs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
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STEP
Flight segment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
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ETD
Flight takeoff abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
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STARS
Sky lights
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
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SCREAMS
Hollers with fright or delight
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
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OKS
Green-lights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
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AJAR
Slightly open
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
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ETAS
Flight-tracking app guesses
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
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AUTO
Set-and-forget headlights mode
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
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STROBES
Flashing lights at an EDM concert
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
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NECKPILLOWS
Cushions for napping on long flights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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ARCS
Paths on a flight tracker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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REDEYE
Flight landing around breakfast time
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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OSCARSNUB
Slight during awards season
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
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WICKS
Threads in tea lights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
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SOLOS
Jazz club highlights
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
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DUSK
Twilight time
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
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TWEAK
Slight adjustment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
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SEAT
Flight assignment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
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KALEY
"The Flight Attendant" actress Cuoco
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
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ROOF
Skylight spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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AERO
Flight-related prefix
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
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LYINGLOW
Staying away from the spotlight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
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AHAMOMENTS
What lightbulbs symbolize
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
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WHEE
Cry of delight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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MAINEVENT
Boxing night highlight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
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HUB
Airport with many connecting flights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
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SMOOTH
Like a comfortable flight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
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OKD
Green-lighted
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
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STAIR
Flight part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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IDLES
Sits at a stoplight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
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EMU
Flightless Australian bird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
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TOSS
Pitch lightly
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
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JEDI
Certain lightsaber user
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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ALTER
Change slightly
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
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FAA
Org. that monitors flights
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
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LOSANGELESTIMES
... "How Daylight Saving Impacts Citizens From Venice to Hollywood"
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
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KLIEG
Big name in bright lights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
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ETA
Flight guess: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
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OVALS
Shapes formed by spotlights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
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LIEFLAT
Like some international flight seats
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
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LIELOW
Stay out of the limelight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
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JANELLEMONAE
"Moonlight" and "Hidden Figures" actress
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
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NEON
Highlighter yellow, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
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EMUS
Flightless Outback creatures
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
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ALT
Midflight info
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
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BLUEORIGIN
Spaceflight company based in Kent, Washington
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
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ONEUP
Outdo slightly
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
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EDEN
Garden of delight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
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EXITS
Flight attendants point them out
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
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MIFF
Annoy slightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
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MAP
Flight tracker display
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
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ATAD
Slightly
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
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BUMPS
Displaces from an overbooked flight
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
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DODOBIRD
Flightless species last seen in the 1660s
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
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GUSTO
Great delight
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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GRAYED
___ out (displayed in a lighter font)
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
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WIRE
What connects Christmas lights
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
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EDGE
Slight advantage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
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DEER
"In the headlights" animal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
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EPIC
Like the "Stormlight Archives" series
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
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VAMPIREBATON
Feature of a "Twilight" relay race?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
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STOMP
Not tread lightly
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
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ATALL
In the slightest
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
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BED
Spot for bulbs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
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ELATE
Really delight
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
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LAVALAMPS
Flowing lights associated with '60s counterculture
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
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SOMMELIER
*Flight attendant?
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
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LEAH
Remini of "Flight Risk"
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
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ROSEWATER
Floral additive to Turkish delight and gulab jamun
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
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NIPAT
Bite lightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
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THUNDERBOLT
Noisy flash of lightning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
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SOLO
Spotlight moment in a concert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
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EYEOPENING
Unexpectedly enlightening, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
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FIREDANCER
Performer who lights up the stage?
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
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SIDEHUSTLEHUSTLE
Dance of the moonlighters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
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HELISKIERS
They take a flight before they schuss
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
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GAINEDANHOUR
Benefited from the end of daylight saving time, or a hint to 20-, 28-, and 42-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
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ASKEW
Slightly off
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
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MOOCOWS
Udder delights for a toddler?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
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ALES
Drafts that are lighter than stouts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
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BEEP
(The light's green!)
Universal Crossword · Oct 16, 2025
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BICS
Some pens or lighters
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
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ELECTRO
Spider-Man foe who was struck by lightning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
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OFFKILTER
Slightly loopy purveyor of Scottish attire?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2025
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LASERTAG
Fight with flashing lights
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
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SIREN
Warning often accompanied by flashing lights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
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LEDS
Energy-efficient bulbs
Universal Crossword · Sep 24, 2025
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STEPS
Parts of flights?
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
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WEHAVEABADCONNECTION
"Our next flight leaves 10 minutes after we land!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
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LANTERNS
Some decorative outdoor lighting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2025
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DOZED
Slept lightly
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
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DUTCHELMDISEASE
Tree blight spread by bark beetles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
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OUTAGE
De-lightful time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2025
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YESES
Green lights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2025
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SONATA
Beethoven's "Moonlight ___"
Universal Crossword · Aug 14, 2025
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DIM
Like mood lighting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
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LIRA
Source of some Turkish delight?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2025

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How many possible solutions does "Light bulb, metaphorically" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 168 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is IDEA (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Light bulb, metaphorically"?
The best answer for "Light bulb, metaphorically" is IDEA with 4 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Light bulb, 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 January 12, 2018.
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