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Metaphor for a plan that may collapse at any moment

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword May 25, 2026 Answers

The crossword clue "Metaphor for a plan that may collapse at any moment" can be found in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle from May 25, 2026. We've gathered 196 possible solutions from our database of crossword answers spanning multiple publications. The top match is HOUSEOFCARDS (12 letters) at 99% confidence — our strongest recommendation for this clue.

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196 Other Potential Answers

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HOUSEOFCARDS
Metaphor for a plan that may collapse at any moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
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RUBBERTIRES
Car parts that may be repurposed as swings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
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IGUESSNOT
"So much for that plan"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
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DIET
Food plan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
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EMDASH
Punctuation mark that may signal an abrupt change
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
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DIYER
One who may watch how-to videos online, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
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TIECLIP
Accessory that may match cuff links
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2026
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SCAREQUOTES
Punctuation that expresses skepticism, or what the answers to the starred clues may be called?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
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TNT
Letters that may end with a bang?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2026
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ORNOT
"... but I may be wrong"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2026
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LASSI
Drink that may be topped with cardamom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2026
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POETICJUSTICE
Reward or punishment that may be ironic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
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BALE
Farm unit that may be round or square
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2026
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ETAS
Figs. that may be delayed by weather
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2026
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CAR
Vehicle that may be self-driving
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2026
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WINTERBREAK
Time off that may coincide with a new calendar year, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
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PETBEDS
Spots where dogs may sit, lie down, and roll over
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
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PEACHPIE
Dessert that may have a lattice crust
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
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CLOSURE
Sense of finality that may be needed after a breakup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2026
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POOLAREA
Location that may have "No running" and "No diving" signs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2026
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ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
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IHOPE
"With any luck"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
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BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
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TIER
Part of a pricing plan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
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INOIL
How anchovies may be packed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
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INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
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CHINATOWN
Neighborhood that may contain a paifang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
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LOCS
Hairstyle that may begin with comb coils
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
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RUSE
Cunning plan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
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CHURRO
Treat that may be dipped in dulce de leche
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
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STOP
"Don't come any closer!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
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ONTHEFLY
Without any planning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
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TUBS
Their feet may have claws
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
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BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
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SEXT
Message one may wish to open in private
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
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HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
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LIBRARYSHELVES
Places for books that may be borrowed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
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RYES
Deli loaves that may be seeded or marbled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
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ONCUE
At just the right moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
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ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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EYELEVEL
Where one may set their sights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
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PTSD
Condition that may be treated with SSRIs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
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BOATERSAFETY
Course that may be taught by the Coast Guard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
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TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
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BRB
Texter's "Just a moment"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
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ANISE
Carrot family plant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
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OHNO
Cry of dismay
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
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EVER
Penultimate word in many fairy tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2026
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HATS
Roles, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
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NEWERA
Cap company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
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TRIBUNE
The Texas __: nonprofit media company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
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SIDEARM
Like many infield throws
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
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REDBLEND
Many a house wine, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2026
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NYE
Time for many countdowns, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
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BETH
Word in many temple names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2026
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SCHOOLMATE
Prince William, to Eddie Redmayne, at 51-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2026
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DIETS
Some are plant-based
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2026
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COMIC
Many a "Hacks" guest star
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2026
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USE
Mistreat, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2026
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RARE
Red inside, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2026
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ABET
Turn off the security cameras for, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2026
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PARALYMPIAN
Elite wheelchair rugby player, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
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TURFWAR
Power struggle within a company, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2026
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LOS
Word in many California place names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
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ALOEVERA
Ancient Egypt's "plant of immortality"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2026
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SAMSUNG
Korean company whose name means "three stars"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2026
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LESLIE
Nielsen of "Airplane!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
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BOASTS
Tells a fish story, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2026
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HOLLY
"Deck the Halls" plant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2026
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CACTI
Long-lived desert plants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
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ECCO
Danish shoe company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
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TWEEN
Many a middle schooler
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
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ATLANTAN
Many a fan of the Hawks and the Dream
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
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PRADA
Versace parent company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
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FERNS
Forest plants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
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CLOSECALLS
Scary-good moments?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2026
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IDOL
Many a K-pop singer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
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EAT
Inhale, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
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EROSION
Canyon former
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
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EASYA
Course selection for a student with senioritis, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
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SICK
Unable to go to school, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
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COOKUNTILGOLDENBROWN
Chef who plans to retire with the perfect tan?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2026
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ATONAL
Like many John Cage compositions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2026
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SCARING
Giving nightmares, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2026
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ARAB
Many a Yemeni
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
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CHEF
Many a cooking show host
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
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AIOLI
Garlicky mayo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
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WETA
Large New Zealand cricket in the name of an Oscar-winning digital effects company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
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SCOTS
Many Highland Games participants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
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EARLYHOUR
Four or five, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2026
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ACTOR
Many an A-lister
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2026
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ONELANE
Like many dirt roads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2026
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INC
Company abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
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DIVA
Aria singer, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
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GORY
Like many horror films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
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HOUSEPET
Many an adoptee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2026
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DUNE
Timothée Chalamet trilogy set on a desert planet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2026
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TALL
Like many supermodels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2026
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SOOTY
Like many a chimney sweep
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2026
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OREOS
Cookies with many limited-edition flavors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2026
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BOT
Many a customer service assistant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2026
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ATM
Convenience in many cash-only establishments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2026
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ALOES
Medicinal plants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2026
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LOCAL
Word in many union names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
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IMAX
Screen type at many a science museum
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
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SEDGE
Grasslike plant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
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IDBADGE
Lanyard attachment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
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POPSCI
Genre for many an Attenborough documentary, in brief
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
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OVAL
Shape of many a car logo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
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REPOT
Move, as a root-bound houseplant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
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EDIT
Remove adverbs and add punctuation, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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LEOS
Many August babies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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ABETS
Lies for, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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HAMILL
Mark visible on many planets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
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GEEK
Many a techie or Trekkie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
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ORE
Subject of a miner dispute, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
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UPS
Company with brown trucks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
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THATSNOTMAINE
Concern over travel plans to Portland, Oregon?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
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AREYOUGOOD
"Need anything?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
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BMW
Company with a museum in Munich
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
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ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
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PRETEEN
Many a Little Leaguer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
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HARPO
__ Productions: media company founded by Oprah
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
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GERBER
Company with an annual search for a spokesbaby
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
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LEMONWEDGE
Citrus garnish for many a cocktail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
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RIM
Canyon edge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
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AGO
Many moons __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
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COMPOSEYOURSELF
"Don't wait for anyone else, go ahead and write a song"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
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AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
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UDON
Sukiyaki noodle, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
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UPTO
As many as
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
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TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
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VAMPIRE
Many a "What We Do in the Shadows" character
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
DAREIASK
"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
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DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
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ETUDE
Many a Chopin piano piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
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SHINES
Waxes, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
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WATERIN
Hydrate right after planting, as seedlings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
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DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
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DOME
Top of many an indoor stadium
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
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NARCO
Many a "Breaking Bad" figure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
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FLEABANE
Flowering plant once believed to repel pests
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
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BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
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TVPG
Rating for many shows aired at 8 p.m.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
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NOVEL
Many a Seanan McGuire work
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
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MAC
Prefix in many a Scottish surname
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
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TOON
Many a "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" character
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
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TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
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UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
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DCAREA
Region with many Nats fans, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
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OWE
Come up short, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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NBA
Victor Wembanyama's org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
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MUTTS
Many shelter dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
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DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
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FIRS
Many Christmas trees
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
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THATSIT
"There isn't anything else!?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
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DATELINE
Intro to many a newsreel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
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AGAVE
Tequila plant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
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SAGUAROCACTUS
Long-lived plant native to the Sonoran Desert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
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ABS
Muscles worked by planks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
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PODCASTER
Many a Maximum Fun collaborator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
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REALTOR
Many a "Selling Sunset" cast member
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
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NIELSEN
"Airplane!" star Leslie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
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SEA
Zooplankton habitat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
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AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
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JDPOWER
Market research company often cited in car ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
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NASA
Org. running many missions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
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OTO
Many a Chiwere language student
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
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ETA
Question in reply to "omw," maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
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ROMANGODS
Namesakes of most planets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
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ASL
Comm. used by many CODAs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
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POPHIT
Many a chart-topping song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
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SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
NIECE
Fun aunt's movie date, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
ALOHA
Word in many Polynesian languages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
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WATTS
Los Angeles neighborhood where many Walter Mosley novels are set
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
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ASSAMTEA
Element of many English breakfast blends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
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SLIPS
Ignores a "wet floor" sign, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
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ECOLOGIST
Many a climate change expert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
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TEN
First number in many countdowns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
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GOBAG
Kit prepped by many soon-to-be parents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
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SEAGAN
One with a plant- and fish-based diet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
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EMO
Given to moping, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
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EVITE
Party-planning site
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
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MBAS
Many execs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
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EMAILALERT
Ding, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
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HOWL
React to a riot, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
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SOUP
Part of many a lunch special
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
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PROAM
Many a charity tourney
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
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LOT
Spot with many spots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
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PLED
Claimed no contest, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
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COP
Many a "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" character
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026

Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on May 25, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "Metaphor for a plan that may collapse at any moment" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 196 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is HOUSEOFCARDS (12 letters).
What is the best answer for "Metaphor for a plan that may collapse at any moment"?
The best answer for "Metaphor for a plan that may collapse at any moment" is HOUSEOFCARDS with 12 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Metaphor for a plan that may collapse at any moment" 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 May 25, 2026.
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