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*Metaphorical lightbulb

Last seen in Universal Crossword August 13, 2021 Answers

We've tracked down 62 possible answers for the clue "*Metaphorical lightbulb" from the Universal Crossword crossword on August 13, 2021. At the top of our list is DEA — 3 letters long with a 99% match. Each answer below is ranked by how likely it is to be the correct solution based on our crossword database.

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62 Other Potential Answers

99%
DEA
*Metaphorical lightbulb
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2021
99%
IDEA
Metaphorical lightbulb
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2021
8%
AHA
Sound of a lightbulb turning on?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2025
8%
WRIST
Slap on the ___ (metaphorical small punishment)
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
8%
CAREERPATHS
Ways up a metaphorical ladder
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2023
8%
THINICE
Literal and metaphorical danger spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2023
8%
WYATT
Name whose outer letters spell a lightbulb unit
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2023
8%
HATTIP
Gesture of recognition, physical or metaphorical
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2023
8%
WATT
"I love you a ___" (pun on a cute lightbulb sticker)
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2023
8%
INAROW
Like metaphorical ducks, hopefully
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2022
8%
SLEEVE
Place to hide a metaphorical ace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2022
8%
UNSCREW
Remove, as a lightbulb
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2022
8%
MEEK
Like a metaphorical doormat
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2021
8%
HELM
Leader's metaphorical spot
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2021
8%
TENFOOT
Like a metaphorical pole
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2021
8%
NEEDLE
Item in a metaphorical haystack
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2020
8%
CATFEET
Sandburg's metaphorical fog carrier
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2019
1%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENTS
What lightbulbs symbolize
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
THIRDRAIL
Topic to avoid, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
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%
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%
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%
WETNOODLE
Person who's no fun, metaphorically
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%
SOTOSPEAK
"... you know, metaphorically"
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2023
1%
CRAW
Sticking point, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 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%
TESTEDTHEWATERS
Dipped a toe in, metaphorically or literally
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2022
1%
FLOCK
Congregation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2022
1%
SCREWIN
Like most lightbulbs
Universal Crossword · Jun 19, 2022
1%
HAT
Role, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2022
1%
STY
Messy room, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · May 29, 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%
BOAT
Situation, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2020
1%
EAR
Attention, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 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%
MEALTICKET
Announcer's voice, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2019
1%
LANDMINE
Explosive situation, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2018

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "*Metaphorical lightbulb" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 62 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DEA (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "*Metaphorical lightbulb"?
The best answer for "*Metaphorical lightbulb" is DEA with 3 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions. Other exact solutions include IDEA (4 letters).
Where has "*Metaphorical lightbulb" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database. It has been featured in Universal Crossword. It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on August 13, 2021.
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