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Metaphorical failure (... letters 3-8)

Last seen in Universal Crossword September 14, 2023 Answers

If the clue "Metaphorical failure (... letters 3-8)" has you puzzled, you've come to the right place. Last seen in the Universal Crossword crossword on September 14, 2023, this clue has 171 possible solutions. The answer with the highest confidence is LEADBALLOON (11 letters) at 99%, based on our database of crossword puzzle answers.

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171 Other Potential Answers

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LEADBALLOON
Metaphorical failure (... letters 3-8)
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2023
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REM
Sleep cycle letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
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EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
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LSD
Acid letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
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HDMI
TV cable letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
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WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
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OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
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COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
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OOO
"Away from work" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
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AKA
Pseudonym letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
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BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
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PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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RENTS
Numbers for letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
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SPF
Tanning oil letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
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SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
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RSVP
Invitation letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
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IRA
Nest egg letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
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YSL
Fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
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ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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NSFW
Content warning letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
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BLT
Sandwich letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
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DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
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TNT
Demolition letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
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INNERSABOTEUR
Psychological cause of personal failure, or a feature of 19-, 24-, 38-, and 45-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
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YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
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GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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SOS
"Mayday!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
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CSI
Forensics letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
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AMC
Theater chain letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
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LTE
Cell service letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
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RSS
Blog feed letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
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MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
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IOU
Red letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
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IPA
Hoppy beer letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
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GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
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USS
Aircraft carrier letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
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NDA
Secret letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
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ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
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SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
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WWW
Address bar letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
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IOUS
Promising letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
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SLR
Camera letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
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TBA
"More details soon" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
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HTTP
Address letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
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XOXO
Love letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
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POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
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EEO
Job listing letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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VSO
Brandy letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
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TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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OPI
Polish letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
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REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
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USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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TMI
"That's enough!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
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SRO
Broadway sellout letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
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ADA
Crest approval letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
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CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
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WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
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IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
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TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
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SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
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NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
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USA
Forever stamp letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
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STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
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TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
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BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
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NES
Old console letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
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DFW
Texas airport letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
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TOOKITEASY
*Chilled (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
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CLUBOWNER
*Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney, to Wrexham's pro footballers (... letters 4-6)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
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SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
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ARTICLEI
*Part of the Constitution that establishes the legislative branch (letters 6-8)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
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ILY
Romantic letters in ASL
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
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SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
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INC
Business letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
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JOAQUINCASTRO
Texas Democrat in the House (... letters 9-13)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
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HAILESELASSIE
Ethiopian emperor revered by Rastafarians (In this answer, note letters 8-13)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
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JODIEFOSTER
"Taxi Driver" actress (... letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
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SMS
Texting letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
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COUNTERSPACE
Benefit provided by a kitchen island (... letters 6-12)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
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OSCARSEASON
Period during which acclaimed films are released and promoted for award consideration (In this entry, unscramble letters 3-8)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
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WEEDGUMMIES
CBD-infused candies (... letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
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MEETANDGREET
Event for a VIP concert ticket holder (... letters 5-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
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ANIMALLIFE
*Zoologist's subject (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
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STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
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SCAMARTIST
*Fraudster (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
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ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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OPEC
Oil cartel letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
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NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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VULCANSALUTE
"Star Trek" gesture (... letters 7-11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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THEJOKER
Batman's archenemy (In this answer, note letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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STNICHOLAS
Father Christmas (... letters 6-9)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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SHALLOWEND
Spot for a beginner swim lesson (... letters 2-6)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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CIAOPERATIVE
Undercover govt. worker (... letters 1-4)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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THETAS
Greek letters after etas
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
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ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
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THREEMILEISLAND
Pennsylvania nuclear accident site (... letters 3-4, 6-7 and 12-13)
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
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FATALATTRACTION
1987 psychological thriller (... letters 1-2, 5-6 and 12-13)
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
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LANDOFTHEFREE
America, per "The Star-Spangled Banner" (... letters 1-2, 4-5 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
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SOLOPARENTING
Activity eased by universal child care (In this answer, note letters 1-3, 7-8 and 10-11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
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FENDERGUITAR
*Jimi Hendrix played one (... letters 1-4 and 9)
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
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AUDIOPLAYER
*iPod, e.g. (... letters 3-5 and 11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
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KOSHERMEALS
*They're served at bar mitzvahs (In this answer, note letters 4-8 and 11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
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REACHANEWLOW
*Hit rock bottom (... letters 4-8 and 10)
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
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REMEMBERTOWRITE
"Don't forget we want lots of letters!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
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BCE
Dating letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
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HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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SHARKTANK
Reality show with entrepreneurs and investors, or what each set of circled letters make 17-, 27-, or 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
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DSL
Broadband letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
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GOBLUE
University of Michigan cheer (In this answer, note the last four letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
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BAMAKO
Mali's capital (... last four letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
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ORNURSE
Surgeon's helper, for short (... last five letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
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YESAND
Improv prompt (... last four letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
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DINEANDDASH
Leave without paying (... letters 3-6)
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
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SCARYMOVIE
Film franchise that parodies the horror genre (In this answer, unscramble letters 3-6)
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
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STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
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VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
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DNA
Genetic letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
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SNIFF
Get a whiff of (Letters 2-3 here + letters 3-2 of 30-Across)
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
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PROTEIN
Tempeh or tofu (Letters 2-3 here + letters 3-2 of 50-Across)
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
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RABE
Broccoli ___ (Letters 3-4 here + letters 3-2 of 62-Across)
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
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SEPIA
Brownish photo filter (Letters 3-4 here + letters 3-2 of 68-Across)
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
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CREPERIE
French brunch spot (Letters 6-7 here + letters 2-1 of 21-Across)
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
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SLIM
___ Jim (Note letters 2-3 of this answer + letters 3-2 of 14-Across)
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
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RES
In medias ___ (Letters 1-2 here + letters 6-5 of 32-Across)
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
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ABC
First letters
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
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LATIMES
SoCal paper (Letters 5-6 here + letters 4-3 of 53-Across)
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
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TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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ENDING
Don't spoil it! (Last 4 letters + ...)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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HANGUPON
Treat rudely via phone (Last 3 letters + ...)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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PETCAT
Scratching post user (Note the last 3 letters of this answer + ...)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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SALESTEAM
Squad with a spiel (Last 5 letters + ...)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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DRIVERSED
Where teens learn the rules of the road (In this answer, note letters 4-8)
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
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NEWYEARSEVE
When "Auld Lang Syne" is sung (... letters 7-11)
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
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KATNISSEVERDEEN
"The Hunger Games" heroine (... letters 7-11)
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
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NUMBERSEVEN
Digit on Mantle and Elway's jerseys (... letters 5-9)
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
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NEVERSAYDIE
"There's still hope" (... letters 2-6)
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
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AMPM
Before/after noon letters
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
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MAINATTRACTION
Primary draw (... letters 3-6)
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
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LOSTINAFOG
Disoriented (In this answer, note letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
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QUESTIONATISSUE
Something under debate (... letters 8-11)
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
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THECATINTHEHAT
Dr. Seuss book whose main character wears a red bow tie (... letters 5-8)
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
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DATAENGINEERS
Certain tech professionals (... letters 6-3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
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ABSOLUTECINEMA
"Best movie ever!" (... letters 11-8)
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "Metaphorical failure (... letters 3-8)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 171 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LEADBALLOON (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "Metaphorical failure (... letters 3-8)"?
The best answer for "Metaphorical failure (... letters 3-8)" is LEADBALLOON with 11 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Metaphorical failure (... letters 3-8)" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database. It has been featured in Universal Crossword. It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on September 14, 2023.
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