Crossword Answer For
*Metaphor for the perfect person for the job
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword June 7, 2021 Answers
Spotted in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on June 7, 2021, the clue "*Metaphor for the perfect person for the job" has 172 possible answers in our records. Our top pick is HOMERUNHIRE (11 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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172 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
HOMERUNHIRE
*Metaphor for the perfect person for the job
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2021
99%
HOMERUNHIRE
*Metaphor for the perfect person for the job
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2021
4%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
4%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
4%
ABETS
Helps with a job, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
ABETS
Helps with a job, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
APOP
Per person
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
4%
APOP
Per person
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
4%
ONE
Unspecified person
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
4%
ONE
Unspecified person
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
4%
EMPATH
Highly sensitive person
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
4%
EMPATH
Highly sensitive person
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
4%
TOW
AAA job
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
4%
TOW
AAA job
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
4%
SAINT
Exceptionally kind person
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
4%
SAINT
Exceptionally kind person
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
4%
ADDS
Has a summer job?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
4%
ADDS
Has a summer job?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
4%
GLASS
Part of a frame job?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
4%
GLASS
Part of a frame job?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
4%
IRATEIRATE
"My job is ranking people on a scale of 'miffed' to 'downright furious'"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
4%
IRATEIRATE
"My job is ranking people on a scale of 'miffed' to 'downright furious'"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
4%
SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
4%
SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
4%
TESTER
Someone who has a trying job?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
4%
TESTER
Someone who has a trying job?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
4%
YELLER
Loud person
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
4%
YELLER
Loud person
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
4%
REWINDTHECLOCK
What a deeply regretful person may wish to do
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
4%
REWINDTHECLOCK
What a deeply regretful person may wish to do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
4%
ORANGEZEST
Soap that's perfect for adding color to a shower routine?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
4%
ORANGEZEST
Soap that's perfect for adding color to a shower routine?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
4%
TOUGHCOOKIE
Resilient person
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
4%
TOUGHCOOKIE
Resilient person
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
4%
EACH
Per person
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
4%
EACH
Per person
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
4%
REHEELS
Does a cobbler's job
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
4%
REHEELS
Does a cobbler's job
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
4%
HIRED
Engaged for a job
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
4%
HIRED
Engaged for a job
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
4%
CLIENT
Patronizing person
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
4%
CLIENT
Patronizing person
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
4%
RECON
Intel job
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
4%
RECON
Intel job
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
4%
CELEB
People person?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
4%
CELEB
People person?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
4%
DOER
Active person
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
4%
DOER
Active person
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
4%
NICEONE
"Great job!"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
4%
NICEONE
"Great job!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
SNOB
Condescending person
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
SNOB
Condescending person
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
WELLWRESTED
"Good job on that coup you pulled off"?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
4%
WELLWRESTED
"Good job on that coup you pulled off"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
4%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
4%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
HIRE
Fill a job opening
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
4%
HIRE
Fill a job opening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
BAKER
One who typically kneads the job?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
4%
BAKER
One who typically kneads the job?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
4%
APLUSPLUS
"Better than perfect!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
4%
APLUSPLUS
"Better than perfect!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
4%
ARTSY
Like a creative and crafty person
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
4%
ARTSY
Like a creative and crafty person
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
4%
IDOL
Widely admired person
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
4%
IDOL
Widely admired person
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
4%
ELMO
Muppet who refers to himself in the third person
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
4%
ELMO
Muppet who refers to himself in the third person
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
4%
ARF
(There's the darn delivery person!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
4%
ARF
(There's the darn delivery person!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
4%
ASHEN
Like a ghost ... or maybe a person who sees one
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
4%
ASHEN
Like a ghost ... or maybe a person who sees one
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
CLASS
___ act (admirable person)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
CLASS
___ act (admirable person)
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
IRR
Not perfect, as mdse.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
IRR
Not perfect, as mdse.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
TEETH
Enforceability metaphor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
4%
TEETH
Enforceability metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
4%
OAF
Clumsy person
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
4%
OAF
Clumsy person
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
4%
YENTA
Gossipy person
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
4%
YENTA
Gossipy person
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
4%
BOOR
Unrefined person
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
4%
BOOR
Unrefined person
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
4%
SMOKESHOW
Exceptionally attractive person, slangily
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
4%
SMOKESHOW
Exceptionally attractive person, slangily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
4%
DEBTOR
Short person?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
4%
DEBTOR
Short person?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
4%
RESIGNS
Leaves one's job
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
4%
RESIGNS
Leaves one's job
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
CRAB
Grumpy person
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
4%
CRAB
Grumpy person
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
4%
LIAR
Untruthful person
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
4%
LIAR
Untruthful person
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
4%
LONER
Solitary person
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
4%
LONER
Solitary person
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
4%
ICON
Widely admired person
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
4%
ICON
Widely admired person
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
4%
ACED
Got a perfect score on
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
4%
ACED
Got a perfect score on
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
4%
STEAM
What an angry person "lets off"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
4%
STEAM
What an angry person "lets off"
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
4%
SHARPE
Apt-sounding surname for a quick-witted person
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
4%
SHARPE
Apt-sounding surname for a quick-witted person
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
4%
TUNEUP
Maintenance job
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
4%
TUNEUP
Maintenance job
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
4%
STIFFUPPERLIP
*Composure metaphor in a P.G. Wodehouse title
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
4%
STIFFUPPERLIP
*Composure metaphor in a P.G. Wodehouse title
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
4%
IDEALLY
In a perfect world
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
4%
IDEALLY
In a perfect world
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
4%
BORE
Dull person
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
4%
BORE
Dull person
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
4%
STARTINGSALARY
Part of an executive job offer
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
4%
STARTINGSALARY
Part of an executive job offer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
4%
ERRS
Isn't perfect
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
4%
ERRS
Isn't perfect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
4%
LOGS
What a sleeping person "saws"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
4%
LOGS
What a sleeping person "saws"
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
4%
MIDWIFE
Delivery person?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
4%
MIDWIFE
Delivery person?
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
4%
GIG
Freelancer's job
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
4%
GIG
Freelancer's job
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
4%
SIX
First perfect number
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
4%
SIX
First perfect number
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
4%
DORK
Lovably awkward person
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
4%
DORK
Lovably awkward person
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
4%
ASS
Foolish person
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
4%
ASS
Foolish person
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
4%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
4%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
4%
TENURE
Professor's job protection
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
4%
TENURE
Professor's job protection
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
4%
VICTIM
Wronged person (Note letters 1-4 in this answer + letters 4-7 in 41-Down)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
4%
VICTIM
Wronged person (Note letters 1-4 in this answer + letters 4-7 in 41-Down)
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
4%
HAD
"You __ one job!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
4%
HAD
"You __ one job!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
4%
NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
4%
NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
4%
FINISHINGTOUCHES
Details that make things perfect, and what 18-, 24-, 39-, and 53-Across have
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
4%
FINISHINGTOUCHES
Details that make things perfect, and what 18-, 24-, 39-, and 53-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
4%
ASKANYONE
"Literally every person would agree with me"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
4%
ASKANYONE
"Literally every person would agree with me"
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
4%
CAREER
It's more than a job
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
4%
CAREER
It's more than a job
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
4%
LOVEIT
"That is perfect!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
4%
LOVEIT
"That is perfect!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
4%
RIOT
Funny person
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
4%
RIOT
Funny person
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
4%
SAVER
Thrifty person
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
4%
SAVER
Thrifty person
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
4%
SHOWIN
Do a butler's job
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2025
4%
SHOWIN
Do a butler's job
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
4%
INVISIBLEHAND
Economic metaphor introduced by Adam Smith ... or what can be seen four times in this puzzle?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
4%
INVISIBLEHAND
Economic metaphor introduced by Adam Smith ... or what can be seen four times in this puzzle?
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
4%
LOLA
Title person in a Kinks hit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
4%
LOLA
Title person in a Kinks hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
4%
BIGCHEESE
*Influential person
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
4%
BIGCHEESE
*Influential person
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
4%
BADAPPLE
Problematic person
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
4%
BADAPPLE
Problematic person
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
4%
INGRATE
Unappreciative person
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
4%
INGRATE
Unappreciative person
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
4%
APPLY
Button on a job listing website
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
4%
APPLY
Button on a job listing website
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
4%
FACE
___-to-___ (in person)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
4%
FACE
___-to-___ (in person)
Universal Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
4%
RISER
Early ___ (morning person)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
4%
RISER
Early ___ (morning person)
Universal Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
4%
WAS
Had the job of
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
4%
WAS
Had the job of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
4%
PATSY
Gullible person
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 23, 2025
4%
PATSY
Gullible person
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
4%
PRO
Play-for-pay person
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
4%
PRO
Play-for-pay person
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
4%
PAL
Pen ___ (person you write to)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
4%
PAL
Pen ___ (person you write to)
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
4%
SMARTMOUTH
What a sassy person has
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 14, 2025
4%
SMARTMOUTH
What a sassy person has
Universal Crossword · Aug 14, 2025
4%
ACEIT
Earn a perfect exam grade
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2025
4%
ACEIT
Earn a perfect exam grade
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2025
4%
INTERVIEWWHEEZE
Sound of a job seeker who ran hard to get to an appointment on time?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2025
4%
INTERVIEWWHEEZE
Sound of a job seeker who ran hard to get to an appointment on time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2025
4%
CUSTOMMADE
Fashioned for one person, say
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 19, 2025
4%
CUSTOMMADE
Fashioned for one person, say
Universal Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
4%
FORKEXPLORER
Expert on the hunt for the perfect eating utensil?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
4%
FORKEXPLORER
Expert on the hunt for the perfect eating utensil?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
4%
HEIST
Bad job?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 10, 2025
4%
HEIST
Bad job?
Universal Crossword · Jul 10, 2025
4%
ABEL
Fourth person?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
4%
ABEL
Fourth person?
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
4%
PHONEITIN
Do a job half-heartedly
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2025
4%
PHONEITIN
Do a job half-heartedly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2025
4%
POUR
Do a sommelier's job
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
4%
POUR
Do a sommelier's job
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
OSHA
On-the-job protection org.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
OSHA
On-the-job protection org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
AVATAR
Virtual persona
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
AVATAR
Virtual persona
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
MIIS
Nintendo virtual personae
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
MIIS
Nintendo virtual personae
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
ETSY
Marketplace with personalized gifts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
ETSY
Marketplace with personalized gifts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
DYES
Top jobs?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
DYES
Top jobs?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
IMO
Letters expressing personal thoughts
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
IMO
Letters expressing personal thoughts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
INNERSABOTEUR
Psychological cause of personal failure, or a feature of 19-, 24-, 38-, and 45-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
INNERSABOTEUR
Psychological cause of personal failure, or a feature of 19-, 24-, 38-, and 45-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
FRONT
Phony persona
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
FRONT
Phony persona
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
ECHOCHAMBERS
Settings that reinforce personal biases
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
ECHOCHAMBERS
Settings that reinforce personal biases
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
OVATE
Not perfectly round
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
OVATE
Not perfectly round
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
HIS
Third-person possessive
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
HIS
Third-person possessive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
LARP
In-person fantasy event, casually
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
LARP
In-person fantasy event, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
POD
"Love Is Blind" personal space
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
POD
"Love Is Blind" personal space
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
SSN
Oft-protected personal ID
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
1%
SSN
Oft-protected personal ID
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
1%
ARTISAN
Craftsperson
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
1%
ARTISAN
Craftsperson
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
1%
ONCUE
Timed perfectly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
1%
ONCUE
Timed perfectly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
DJS
Some radio personalities
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
1%
DJS
Some radio personalities
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
1%
APE
Impersonate
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
APE
Impersonate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
MADETOORDER
Like personalized gifts from an Etsy store
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
MADETOORDER
Like personalized gifts from an Etsy store
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
SSA
Assigner of personal IDs
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
SSA
Assigner of personal IDs
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
EGOS
Big personalities
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
EGOS
Big personalities
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
REP
Congressperson, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
REP
Congressperson, for short
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
SSNS
Hyphenated personal IDs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
SSNS
Hyphenated personal IDs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
CASES
Lawyers' jobs
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
CASES
Lawyers' jobs
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
HEISTS
Bank jobs
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
HEISTS
Bank jobs
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
CAMERAREADYROLL
Picture-perfect brioche?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
CAMERAREADYROLL
Picture-perfect brioche?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
FLAW
Imperfection
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
FLAW
Imperfection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
FITTOATEE
Suit perfectly
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
FITTOATEE
Suit perfectly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
ATEE
Suit to __: fit perfectly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
1%
ATEE
Suit to __: fit perfectly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
1%
ICH
German personal pronoun
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
ICH
German personal pronoun
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
THESTARSALIGNED
"The elements of Syria's flag came together perfectly! I'd say ___"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
THESTARSALIGNED
"The elements of Syria's flag came together perfectly! I'd say ___"
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
CULT
__ of personality
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
CULT
__ of personality
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
TEN
Mark of perfection, at times
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
TEN
Mark of perfection, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
NAIL
Execute perfectly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
NAIL
Execute perfectly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
DIDONESDUTY
Fulfilled personal obligations
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
DIDONESDUTY
Fulfilled personal obligations
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
1%
FRONTED
Put on a phony persona
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
FRONTED
Put on a phony persona
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
IMAGE
Public persona
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
IMAGE
Public persona
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
FLATAPARTMENT
Rental unit with zero personality?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
1%
FLATAPARTMENT
Rental unit with zero personality?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
1%
MAR
Make imperfect
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
MAR
Make imperfect
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
GOGETTERS
Folks described as having type A personalities, maybe
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
1%
GOGETTERS
Folks described as having type A personalities, maybe
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
1%
SPIEL
Salesperson's bit
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
1%
SPIEL
Salesperson's bit
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
1%
ONEHITTER
Near-perfect ballgame
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
1%
ONEHITTER
Near-perfect ballgame
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
1%
PRIES
Gets too personal
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
1%
PRIES
Gets too personal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
1%
PITCH
Salesperson's spiel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
1%
PITCH
Salesperson's spiel
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
1%
WAR
Two-person card game
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
1%
WAR
Two-person card game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
1%
THIRDRAIL
Topic to avoid, metaphorically
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
1%
THIRDRAIL
Topic to avoid, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
BRIGGS
Myers-__ personality tests
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
1%
BRIGGS
Myers-__ personality tests
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
1%
SLOFIE
Low-speed personal iPhone video
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
1%
SLOFIE
Low-speed personal iPhone video
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
1%
SASHA
___ Fierce, onetime Beyonce persona
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
1%
SASHA
___ Fierce, onetime Beyonce persona
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
1%
LIONSDEN
Hostile place, metaphorically
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
1%
LIONSDEN
Hostile place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
1%
MUSE
Inspiration personified
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
1%
MUSE
Inspiration personified
Universal Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
1%
TENSE
Imperfect or past
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
1%
TENSE
Imperfect or past
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
1%
TWITCHSTREAMERS
Online personalities who might have Just Chatting content
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 17, 2025
1%
TWITCHSTREAMERS
Online personalities who might have Just Chatting content
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
1%
TOMS
__ of Maine: personal care brand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
1%
TOMS
__ of Maine: personal care brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
1%
RAREBREED
One-in-a-million personality
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2025
1%
RAREBREED
One-in-a-million personality
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2025
1%
NERVE
Timid person's lack
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
1%
NERVE
Timid person's lack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
1%
PERMS
Long-lasting salon jobs
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 23, 2025
1%
PERMS
Long-lasting salon jobs
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
1%
ADREP
TV commercial salesperson
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 23, 2025
1%
ADREP
TV commercial salesperson
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
1%
DOTCOMMENT
*Note about an imperfect i or j?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
1%
DOTCOMMENT
*Note about an imperfect i or j?
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
1%
SKAT
Three-person card game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
1%
SKAT
Three-person card game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
1%
DONETOATEE
Executed perfectly
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 19, 2025
1%
DONETOATEE
Executed perfectly
Universal Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
1%
BASKETCATCH
Outfield grab perfected by Willie Mays
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
1%
BASKETCATCH
Outfield grab perfected by Willie Mays
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
1%
DRAGSHOW
Event with diva impersonators
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
1%
DRAGSHOW
Event with diva impersonators
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
1%
APES
Impersonates
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
1%
APES
Impersonates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
1%
STRUGGLEBUS
Bumpy ride, metaphorically
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2025
1%
STRUGGLEBUS
Bumpy ride, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
1%
NORTHSTAR
Guiding principle, metaphorically
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2025
1%
NORTHSTAR
Guiding principle, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
1%
AIRE
Rich person's suffix
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2025
1%
AIRE
Rich person's suffix
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2025
1%
NAILED
Did perfectly
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2025
1%
NAILED
Did perfectly
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
1%
HIGHHORSE
*Arrogant person's "perch"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2025
1%
HIGHHORSE
*Arrogant person's "perch"
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "*Metaphor for the perfect person for the job" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 172 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is HOMERUNHIRE (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "*Metaphor for the perfect person for the job"?
The best answer for "*Metaphor for the perfect person for the job" is HOMERUNHIRE with 11 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "*Metaphor for the perfect person for the job" been used as a crossword clue?
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