Crossword Answer For
Lightbulb, metaphorically
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword February 27, 2024 Answers
We've tracked down 51 possible answers for the clue "Lightbulb, metaphorically" from the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on February 27, 2024. At the top of our list is IDEA — 4 letters long with a 99% match. Each answer below is ranked by how likely it is to be the correct solution based on our crossword database.
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51 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
IDEA
Lightbulb, metaphorically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2024
99%
IDEA
Lightbulb, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2024
8%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
8%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
8%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
8%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
8%
THIRDRAIL
Topic to avoid, metaphorically
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
8%
THIRDRAIL
Topic to avoid, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
8%
LIONSDEN
Hostile place, metaphorically
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
8%
LIONSDEN
Hostile place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
8%
AHA
Sound of a lightbulb turning on?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2025
8%
AHA
Sound of a lightbulb turning on?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2025
8%
STRUGGLEBUS
Bumpy ride, metaphorically
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2025
8%
STRUGGLEBUS
Bumpy ride, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
8%
NORTHSTAR
Guiding principle, metaphorically
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2025
8%
NORTHSTAR
Guiding principle, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
8%
LENS
Perspective, metaphorically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2025
8%
LENS
Perspective, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2025
8%
SPRINGCHICKEN
Young person, metaphorically
(13)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 1, 2025
8%
SPRINGCHICKEN
Young person, metaphorically
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
8%
TOE
Little piggy, metaphorically
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2025
8%
TOE
Little piggy, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
8%
TIGHTROPE
Precarious situation, metaphorically
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2024
8%
TIGHTROPE
Precarious situation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
8%
BEDOFROSES
Easy life, metaphorically (In this answer, unscramble letters 2-4)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2024
8%
BEDOFROSES
Easy life, metaphorically (In this answer, unscramble letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2024
8%
HOUSEOFCARDS
Precarious plan, metaphorically
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2024
8%
HOUSEOFCARDS
Precarious plan, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2024
8%
HATS
Roles, metaphorically
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 4, 2024
8%
HATS
Roles, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2024
8%
IRONRULE
Totalitarianism, metaphorically
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2024
8%
IRONRULE
Totalitarianism, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2024
8%
BLUEMOON
Rare occasion, metaphorically
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2024
8%
BLUEMOON
Rare occasion, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2024
8%
ATSEA
Lost, metaphorically
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2024
8%
ATSEA
Lost, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2024
8%
WETNOODLE
Person who's no fun, metaphorically
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2024
8%
WETNOODLE
Person who's no fun, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
8%
STEELTRAP
Good memory, metaphorically
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2024
8%
STEELTRAP
Good memory, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2024
8%
ANARMANDALEG
High price to pay, metaphorically
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2023
8%
ANARMANDALEG
High price to pay, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2023
8%
ROT
Corruption, metaphorically
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2023
8%
ROT
Corruption, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2023
8%
SOTOSPEAK
"... you know, metaphorically"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 22, 2023
8%
SOTOSPEAK
"... you know, metaphorically"
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2023
8%
WYATT
Name whose outer letters spell a lightbulb unit
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2023
8%
WYATT
Name whose outer letters spell a lightbulb unit
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2023
8%
CRAW
Sticking point, metaphorically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2023
8%
CRAW
Sticking point, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2023
8%
REDINK
Business losses, metaphorically
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2023
8%
REDINK
Business losses, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2023
8%
RUST
Lack of practice, metaphorically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2023
8%
RUST
Lack of practice, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2023
8%
WATT
"I love you a ___" (pun on a cute lightbulb sticker)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2023
8%
WATT
"I love you a ___" (pun on a cute lightbulb sticker)
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2023
8%
LEPER
Social outcast, metaphorically
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2022
8%
LEPER
Social outcast, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2022
8%
ROCK
Dependable partner, metaphorically
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2022
8%
ROCK
Dependable partner, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2022
8%
TESTEDTHEWATERS
Dipped a toe in, metaphorically or literally
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jul 2, 2022
8%
TESTEDTHEWATERS
Dipped a toe in, metaphorically or literally
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2022
8%
FLOCK
Congregation, metaphorically
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2022
8%
FLOCK
Congregation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2022
8%
HAT
Role, metaphorically
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2022
8%
HAT
Role, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2022
8%
UNSCREW
Remove, as a lightbulb
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2022
8%
UNSCREW
Remove, as a lightbulb
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2022
8%
DEA
*Metaphorical lightbulb
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2021
8%
DEA
*Metaphorical lightbulb
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2021
8%
STY
Messy room, metaphorically
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 29, 2021
8%
STY
Messy room, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2021
8%
RAY
Bit of hope, metaphorically
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2021
8%
RAY
Bit of hope, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2021
8%
MAKEHAY
Be opportunistic, metaphorically
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2021
8%
MAKEHAY
Be opportunistic, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2021
8%
BOAT
Situation, metaphorically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2020
8%
BOAT
Situation, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2020
8%
EAR
Attention, metaphorically
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 18, 2020
8%
EAR
Attention, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2020
8%
POKE
Pig's place, metaphorically
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 3, 2020
8%
POKE
Pig's place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2020
8%
MELTINGPOT
Heterogeneous group, metaphorically
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 23, 2020
8%
MELTINGPOT
Heterogeneous group, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2020
8%
HEARTH
Home, metaphorically
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 30, 2020
8%
HEARTH
Home, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2020
8%
STAB
Attempt, metaphorically
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 6, 2020
8%
STAB
Attempt, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jul 6, 2020
8%
BEAVERS
Busy ones, metaphorically
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 12, 2020
8%
BEAVERS
Busy ones, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2020
8%
HEARTBEAT
Small amount of time, metaphorically
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2020
8%
HEARTBEAT
Small amount of time, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2020
8%
SEED
Little bit of doubt, metaphorically
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2020
8%
SEED
Little bit of doubt, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2020
8%
MEALTICKET
Announcer's voice, metaphorically
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2019
8%
MEALTICKET
Announcer's voice, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2019
8%
LANDMINE
Explosive situation, metaphorically
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2018
8%
LANDMINE
Explosive situation, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2018
1%
AHAMOMENTS
What lightbulbs symbolize
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENTS
What lightbulbs symbolize
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
SCREWIN
Like most lightbulbs
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 19, 2022
1%
SCREWIN
Like most lightbulbs
Universal Crossword · Jun 19, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Lightbulb, metaphorically" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 51 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is IDEA (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Lightbulb, metaphorically"?
The best answer for "Lightbulb, metaphorically" is IDEA with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Lightbulb, 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 February 27, 2024.