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Metaphorical or literal distraction

Last seen in Universal Crossword June 18, 2022 Answers

Our crossword solver found 199 potential answers for the clue "Metaphorical or literal distraction", which appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on June 18, 2022. The answer most likely to be correct is NOISE, a 5-letter solution matching at 99%. This confidence score is based on historical data from thousands of published puzzles.

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199 Other Potential Answers

99%
NOISE
Metaphorical or literal distraction
Universal Crossword · Jun 18, 2022
10%
THINICE
Literal and metaphorical danger spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2023
5%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
5%
HALFMEASURE
Paltry effort, or a literal description of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2025
5%
LETTEROPENER
Sharp device in a classic desk set, or a literal and phonetic description of the ends of 20-, 28-, 36-, and 48-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2025
5%
AMUSE
Provide a welcome distraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2024
5%
TERRIERMIX
Hybrid dog breed, literal examples of which can be found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2024
5%
EXTREMEMAKEOVER
Reality series with a "Home Edition" spinoff, and a literal hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2024
5%
DARK
With 60-Across, hypothetical substance in outer space ... and a literal hint to six black squares in this puzzle
Universal Crossword · Aug 8, 2024
5%
WRIST
Slap on the ___ (metaphorical small punishment)
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
5%
DOESNTHOLDWATER
Isn't credible, or a literal description of 17-, 22-, 35-, or 46-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2023
5%
CAREERPATHS
Ways up a metaphorical ladder
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2023
5%
ELS
Letters that bookend "literal"
Universal Crossword · Oct 2, 2023
5%
CROWNJEWELS
Some sparklers at King Charles III's coronation, and a literal feature of 3-, 7-, and 22-Down?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2023
5%
HATTIP
Gesture of recognition, physical or metaphorical
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2023
5%
BOOKSONTAPE
Audible.com predecessor, and three literal occurrences in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2023
5%
SHOOTINGSTAR
Meteor that might be wished upon ... and a literal hint to the asterisked clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Nov 10, 2022
5%
DRINKSAREONME
"I'm paying for this round!" ... or a literal interpretation of 16-, 23-, 49- and 59-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2022
5%
COVERME
Request for a distraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2022
5%
INAROW
Like metaphorical ducks, hopefully
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2022
1%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
VOICECOMMANDS
Requests to Siri and Alexa, or what 19-, 26-, and 43-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
CAREERCHANGES
Shifts for an employee? ... or what 17-, 25-, 48- and 59-Across literally are
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD
Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
PRIORI
A __: literally, "from what is earlier"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
1%
AFTERSCHOOL
Time for extracurricular activities, or where the ends of 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
NIHC
Biceps-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
1%
LLUP
Lats-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
1%
TIS
Abs-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
1%
HSUP
Pecs-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
1%
ONTHEBRIGHTSIDE
"It's not all bad news ...," and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
1%
THIRDRAIL
Topic to avoid, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
BORDERSTATES
Geographic neighbors, or what this puzzle's circled letters literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
1%
LIONSDEN
Hostile place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
1%
INTHEMONEY
Wealthy, and what 17-, 24-, 39-, and 50-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
1%
FILLEDWITHJOY
Feeling euphoric, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
1%
DROPSTHEMIC
*Emphatically ends a performance ... or what this puzzle literally does
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
1%
ATWOPEASPOD
Nearly identical pair, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
1%
LOOKYOULEAP
"Don't be impulsive," literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
1%
THEREADLINES
Find hidden meaning, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
1%
SCHEDULERUNS
Risks missing a deadline, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
1%
MEDICINE
Weights used for strength training, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
1%
INFINITE
Programming sequences that don't end, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
1%
CROP
Puzzling field formations, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
1%
THOUGHT
Containers for a comic character's internal monologue, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
1%
WORLDSERIES
Bling for successful MLB teams, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
1%
HAMSTER
Exercise devices for pet rodents, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
1%
HULA
Toys that are quite hip, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
1%
APIECEOFCAKE
"Nothing to it!," and what each circled letter literally is?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 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%
THREESQUAREMEALS
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or what 19-, 31-, and 52-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2025
1%
MIXEDDRINKS
Cocktails, and what 18-/39-Across and 24-/54-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
1%
LENS
Perspective, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2025
1%
ELI
Person in disbelief (literally!)
Universal Crossword · May 20, 2025
1%
LOVELETTERS
Messages containing X's and O's, and what the answers to the starred clues literally describe?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2025
1%
ALITTLE
With 108-Across, instruction given to a barber, or how the answers to the starred clues were literally formed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
1%
SPARE
Fifth wheel, literally
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
1%
AHEM
"I'm literally right here"
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
1%
SPRINGCHICKEN
Young person, metaphorically
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
1%
UNEARTHED
Dug up, literally or figuratively
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
1%
TOE
Little piggy, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
1%
TIGHTROPE
Precarious situation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
1%
DRESSINGDOWN
Severe scolding, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2024
1%
EARLYDAYS
Beginning stages, and what the starts of 16-, 24-, 38-, and 47-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2024
1%
FASTFOOD
Speedy meal option, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 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%
BREAKSITALLDOWN
Explains in meticulous detail, and what the answer to each starred clue literally does?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2024
1%
STAYSINVEGAS
Second half of a famous tourism slogan, and what 16-, 22-, 43-, and 51-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2024
1%
VISAVIS
Face-to-face, literally
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2024
1%
LIEUNDEROATH
Commit perjury ... or what literally can be found eight times in this puzzle
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 18, 2024
1%
TURNINGPALE
Losing color, or what can literally be found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2024
1%
EXTREMEMEASURES
Drastic actions, or what the noted letters literally are
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2024
1%
INARUT
Stuck, literally or figuratively
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2024
1%
HATS
Roles, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2024
1%
CASTPEARLSSWINE
Give unappreciated gifts, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2024
1%
THECALMTHESTORM
Pre-chaos moment, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2024
1%
THEDAYYESTERDAY
48 hours ago, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2024
1%
PRIDECOMESAFALL
Overconfidence is dangerous, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2024
1%
BREAKINGBAD
Hit AMC crime drama starring Bryan Cranston ... and what the words in the starred clues' answers are doing, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 13, 2024
1%
IRONRULE
Totalitarianism, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2024
1%
BLUEMOON
Rare occasion, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2024
1%
LETMEREPEAT
"I'll say it again," and what 17-, 23-, and 44-Across literally do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2024
1%
DMS
Private chats, briefly, and what 17-, 29-, 45-, and 61-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2024
1%
ATSEA
Lost, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2024
1%
FILLONESSHOES
Step in for another, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 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%
MIXEDDOUBLES
Tennis match with teams of men and women, or what 18- and 25-Across and 42- and 55-Across literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2024
1%
PILLOWTALK
Nighttime heart-to-heart that's taken literally in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2024
1%
TECHSTARTUP
New venture that may collaborate with Y Combinator, and what 18-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across each literally has?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2024
1%
STEELTRAP
Good memory, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2024
1%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2024
1%
ANARMANDALEG
High price to pay, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2023
1%
HUMBLEBEGINNINGS
Part of a rags-to-riches story, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2023
1%
TWOSUITER
Piece of carry-on luggage, and what the answer to each starred clue literally is
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2023
1%
PICKEDUPTHEPACE
Hurried, and what this puzzle's word ladder literally did in eight steps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2023
1%
WORKOUTINTHEEND
Come to a satisfying conclusion, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2023
1%
ROT
Corruption, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2023
1%
UPPERATMOSPHERE
Layer in which space stations orbit Earth, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2023
1%
UPSTARTS
Presumptuous newcomers, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2023
1%
FIGUREOFSPEECH
Nonliteral phrase ... or, in another sense, a hint to 19-, 30- or 38-Across
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2023
1%
CUTTHECARDS
Prepare a deck before dealing, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2023
1%
EVEN
"I literally can't ___!"
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2023
1%
WEATHERPERSON
TV news figure literally hinted at by 31-Across, 40-Across, 3-Down and 12-Down?
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2023
1%
UPUPANDAWAY
Classic sunshine pop hit single with hot-air-balloon imagery, and what 17-, 30-, and 47-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2023
1%
LONGWINDED
Verbose, and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2023
1%
SOAPBUBBLES
Products of a child's wand, and what are literally rising in this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2023
1%
CHEESEFILLING
Ravioli option, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2023
1%
HHHHCLUBS
"Learn by doing" youth groups, literally?
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2023
1%
GGGGGNETWORKS
Sources of fast cellphone service, literally?
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2023
1%
DDDFILM
What requires special glasses to see, literally?
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2023
1%
XXSPEED
Fast pace for a video, literally?
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2023
1%
KFUNRUN
Family-friendly charity race, literally?
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2023
1%
FIRESTARTER
1980 Stephen King novel, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2023
1%
GLOWUP
Positive personal transformation, in slang, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2023
1%
BALONEYSANDWICH
Classic grade-school lunch, and what's literally found in 17-, 33-, and 40-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2023
1%
BEARHUGS
Tight embraces, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2023
1%
ONTHEWATERFRONT
Oscar-winning Marlon Brando film, or where the last words of 18-, 23-, 49-, and 57-Across can literally be found
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2023
1%
AROCKLIVE
Be unaware of current events, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2023
1%
WRAPSKEEP
Wait to reveal, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2023
1%
FIRECOURAGE
Immense bravery, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2023
1%
OATHLIE
Perjure oneself, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2023
1%
THEBUSTHROW
Betray, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2023
1%
SOTOSPEAK
"... you know, metaphorically"
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2023
1%
FULLOFBEANS
Completely wrong, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2023
1%
BITE
Sink your teeth into, literally
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2023
1%
SHOWSTOPPER
Dazzling theater performance, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2023
1%
CRAW
Sticking point, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2023
1%
HIGHTEA
British afternoon tradition, and what this puzzle's four longest answers literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2023
1%
SCRAPIRON
Quarrel over a golf club, literally?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2023
1%
SETTOMUSIC
Quarrel over a song, literally?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2023
1%
RUNINPLACE
Quarrel over a venue, literally?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2023
1%
BEEFSTOCK
Quarrel over merchandise, literally?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2023
1%
REDINK
Business losses, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2023
1%
CAPITALGAIN
Good news for investors, as seen literally in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2023
1%
HOLDTHATTHOUGHT
"Remember what you were about to say," and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2023
1%
FRENCHKISS
Bise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2023
1%
TURKISHDELIGHT
Zevk, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2023
1%
CUPOFJAVA
Cangkir, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2023
1%
WHENINROME
Quando, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2023
1%
THERAININSPAIN
La lluvia, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2023
1%
UPPERHAND
Advantageous position, and what each answer to a starred clue literally has
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2023
1%
RUST
Lack of practice, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2023
1%
CENTERPIECE
Pivotal element, and what each word in quotes in the starred clues literally is to its answer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2022
1%
HOLDINGPATTERNS
Flight paths above busy airports, and what the sets of circled letters literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2022
1%
HOUSEHOLDNAME
Instantly recognizable brand, and what can literally be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2022
1%
COATTAILS
Features of some formal jackets, and what the ends of the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2022
1%
LEPER
Social outcast, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2022
1%
LETTEROPENERS
Envelope-slicing tools, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2022
1%
OOHS
Cries of delight, and what each of the answers to the starred clues literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2022
1%
ROCK
Dependable partner, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2022
1%
RAINCOATS
Wet-weather gear, and what this puzzle's circled letters literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2022
1%
MIXEDRESULTS
Ambiguous outcome, and what the circled letters literally contain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2022
1%
TWOTRUTHSANDALIE
Ice-breaker activity involving three claims, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2022
1%
RIVERHORSE
Hippopotamus in German, literally
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2022
1%
DUSTSUCKER
Vacuum in German, literally
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2022
1%
TREEWOOL
Cotton in German, literally
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2022
1%
WASHBEAR
Raccoon in German, literally
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2022
1%
SPIKEPIG
Porcupine in German, literally
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2022
1%
HANDSHOE
Glove in German, literally
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2022
1%
SPLITTICKET
Voter's crossover ballot, and what can literally be found in the circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2022
1%
THEOTHERONE
Like falling dominoes, literally?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2022
1%
REBATEFREE
Enticing ad words, literally?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2022
1%
READINGBURN
Note to a spy, literally?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2022
1%
CLASSSEEME
Teacher's request, literally?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2022
1%
ANIMALRIGHTS
Anti-cruelty movement, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2022
1%
ENDGAME
Last stage of a chess match, and what each answer to a starred clue literally has
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2022
1%
CUTTHECARBS
Dieting advice, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2022
1%
GETAFTERIT
"Seize the day!," and what the answers to the starred clues literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2022
1%
TESTEDTHEWATERS
Dipped a toe in, metaphorically or literally
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2022
1%
DJMIX
Dance club compilation, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2022
1%
TIMESLOT
Schedule component, and what the answers to the starred clues literally contain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2022
1%
LICRISISFE
Reason to buy a sports car, for some, literally?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2022
1%
WEACCENTST
Something heard around Chicago, literally?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2022
1%
TEEXAMRM
Hurdle before spring break, literally?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2022
1%
SISUVZE
Passport or Pilot, e.g., literally?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2022
1%
WITOADFE
Frog that carries fertilized eggs on its back, literally?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2022
1%
FLOCK
Congregation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2022
1%
MAKEENDSMEET
Get by ... or what the answers to the starred clues literally do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2022
1%
CARGO
Boatload, literally
Universal Crossword · Jun 7, 2022
1%
BREAKASTORY
What an investigative journalist might do, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2022
1%
TREEHUGGERS
Nature lovers, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2022
1%
HAT
Role, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2022
1%
PAIROFPANTS
Trousers, and what the answer to each starred clue literally is
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2022
1%
RUNAROUND
Evasive maneuvering, and what can literally be found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2022
1%
BOOKENDS
Items found on library shelves, and what are literally found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2022
1%
DEEPMEANING
What this puzzle literally provides eight times
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 24, 2022
1%
BACKTOBACKGAMES
Doubleheader feature, and what are literally found in 17-, 23-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2022
1%
FRESHSTART
New beginning, and what the first words of the answers to the starred clues can literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2022
1%
NEPAINCK
*Annoyance, literally?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2022
1%
FASLAPCE
*Offensive surprise, literally?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2022
1%
BUKICKTT
*Motivator, literally?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "Metaphorical or literal distraction" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 199 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is NOISE (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Metaphorical or literal distraction"?
The best answer for "Metaphorical or literal distraction" is NOISE with 5 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Metaphorical or literal distraction" 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 June 18, 2022.
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