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*Metaphor for a failure

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword November 18, 2020 Answers

Trying to solve the clue "*Metaphor for a failure"? It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on November 18, 2020. From 142 answers in our database, LEADBALLOON (11 letters) is the best fit with a 99% match rate. We've ranked every potential solution below so you can find the one that works for your grid.

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142 Other Potential Answers

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LEADBALLOON
*Metaphor for a failure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2020
8%
INNERSABOTEUR
Psychological cause of personal failure, or a feature of 19-, 24-, 38-, and 45-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
8%
TEETH
Enforceability metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 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%
DOOMS
Condemns to failure
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
8%
SINKORSWIM
Stark choice between success and failure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
8%
SILO
Farm building used as a metaphor for poor internal communication
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
8%
MEMORYLAPIS
Small failure of recall, to a jeweler?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 23, 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%
FLOP
Broadway failure
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 10, 2025
8%
PEASOUP
Thick 4-Across metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2024
8%
OUTAGE
Power failure
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2024
8%
PLOP
Sound of a stone skimming failure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2024
8%
MEN
They're from Mars, in a metaphor
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2024
8%
ERA
Flop ___ (period of failure)
Universal Crossword · May 22, 2024
8%
SAFEGUARDS
Rails against failure?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2024
8%
FIASCO
Utter failure
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 18, 2023
8%
DAMN
Consign to failure
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 18, 2023
8%
STY
Mess metaphor
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2023
8%
BUST
Total failure
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 15, 2023
8%
GAS
Energy source, or an energy metaphor
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2022
8%
WIPEOUT
Wave rider's failure, and a hint to 15-Across
Universal Crossword · Sep 15, 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%
DOOM
Destine for failure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 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%
DEBACLE
Spectacular failure
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 3, 2022
8%
EDSEL
'50s Ford failure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2021
8%
SAFETYNET
Insurance metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2021
8%
BEES
Half a sex-ed metaphor, with "the"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2021
8%
LOSEBIG
Experience a huge failure
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 1, 2021
8%
GAP
Misunderstanding metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2021
8%
MISFUNCTION
Machine failure
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 20, 2021
8%
COFNAILFIN
Final mistake that contributes to a failure (... middle 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jul 6, 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%
FLOPSWEAT
Perspiration cause by fear of failure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2021
8%
SIN
Moral failure
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 28, 2021
8%
LAPSE
Memory failure
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2021
8%
SANDS
They're constantly shifting, in a metaphor
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2021
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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%
STRAWMAN
Deliberately weak argument metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2020
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CHROMEDOME
Rhyming hair-loss metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2020
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ENRON
Noted corporate failure of 2001
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2020
8%
RAGS
Half a poverty-to-wealth metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2020
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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
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THUMBS
Digits in a clumsiness metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 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%
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
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AISLE
Word in a marriage metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2019
8%
DUD
July 4th show failure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2019
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PAPERTIGER
*Feline metaphor for an empty threat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2019
8%
NAILEDIT
Cry of success that can also be a sarcastic admission of failure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2019
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SLICEDBREAD
"Best thing" bakery metaphor ... and a hint to each row of circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 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%
LOOSELIPS
Part of a blabbing metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2019
8%
TURF
Steak metaphor seen on menus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2019
8%
SHEETS
Hard rain metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2019
8%
LATHER
Agitation metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2019
8%
RUT
Monotony metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2019
8%
ABEAR
Tough test metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2018
8%
PIE
Food in a humility metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2018
8%
CORPORATEFLAW
Cause of business failure?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2018
1%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
LOSERS
Total failures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
BOMBS
Complete failures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
1%
THIRDRAIL
Topic to avoid, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
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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%
AIRBALLS
Aces failures?
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 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%
WETNOODLE
Person who's no fun, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
1%
WRIST
Slap on the ___ (metaphorical small punishment)
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%
DEBACLES
Humiliating failures
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 12, 2023
1%
CAREERPATHS
Ways up a metaphorical ladder
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2023
1%
THIRDXACHARM
Hopeful expression after two failures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 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
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HELM
Leader's metaphorical spot
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2021
1%
LAPSES
Memory failures
Universal Crossword · Oct 3, 2021
1%
ITRIED
Consolatory post-failure reflection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2021
1%
OUTAGES
Power failures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 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%
FIASCOS
Humiliating failures
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 25, 2019
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
1%
LANDMINE
Explosive situation, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2018
1%
CLOSETS
Secrecy metaphors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2018

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How many possible solutions does "*Metaphor for a failure" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 142 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LEADBALLOON (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "*Metaphor for a failure"?
The best answer for "*Metaphor for a failure" is LEADBALLOON with 11 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "*Metaphor for a failure" 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 November 18, 2020.
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