Spotted in the Universal Crossword crossword on August 7, 2021, the clue "Metaphorical pinch" has 85 possible answers in our records. Our top pick is JAM (3 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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85 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
JAM
Metaphorical pinch
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 7, 2021
99%
JAM
Metaphorical pinch
Universal Crossword · Aug 7, 2021
8%
SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
8%
SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
8%
DIMES
Coins that can be screwdrivers in a pinch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
8%
DIMES
Coins that can be screwdrivers in a pinch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
8%
SHEET
Toga costume, in a pinch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
8%
SHEET
Toga costume, in a pinch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
8%
BOWTIE
Pasta shape made with a pinch
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2025
8%
BOWTIE
Pasta shape made with a pinch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2025
8%
ONDECK
Where all hands go in a pinch?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 11, 2024
8%
ONDECK
Where all hands go in a pinch?
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2024
8%
ADDA
“— pinch of salt ...”
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 9, 2024
8%
ADDA
“— pinch of salt ...”
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 9, 2024
8%
DIME
Screwdriver, in a pinch
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2024
8%
DIME
Screwdriver, in a pinch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2024
8%
WRIST
Slap on the ___ (metaphorical small punishment)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2024
8%
WRIST
Slap on the ___ (metaphorical small punishment)
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
8%
CAREERPATHS
Ways up a metaphorical ladder
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2023
8%
CAREERPATHS
Ways up a metaphorical ladder
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2023
8%
JARS
Glasses, in a pinch
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2023
8%
JARS
Glasses, in a pinch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2023
8%
VASE
Mason jar, in a pinch
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2023
8%
VASE
Mason jar, in a pinch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2023
8%
THINICE
Literal and metaphorical danger spot
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2023
8%
THINICE
Literal and metaphorical danger spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2023
8%
HATTIP
Gesture of recognition, physical or metaphorical
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2023
8%
HATTIP
Gesture of recognition, physical or metaphorical
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2023
8%
SUBOUT
Use a pinch runner for, e.g.
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2022
8%
SUBOUT
Use a pinch runner for, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2022
8%
CHEEK
Place for a pinch
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 24, 2022
8%
CHEEK
Place for a pinch
Universal Crossword · May 24, 2022
8%
SEL
Mexican pinch?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2022
8%
SEL
Mexican pinch?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2022
8%
INAROW
Like metaphorical ducks, hopefully
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2022
8%
INAROW
Like metaphorical ducks, hopefully
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2022
8%
SLEEVE
Place to hide a metaphorical ace
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2022
8%
SLEEVE
Place to hide a metaphorical ace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2022
8%
JURYRIG
Put together in a pinch (See this answer's last 3 letters + the previous answer's first 5)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2021
8%
JURYRIG
Put together in a pinch (See this answer's last 3 letters + the previous answer's first 5)
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2021
8%
MEEK
Like a metaphorical doormat
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2021
8%
MEEK
Like a metaphorical doormat
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2021
8%
HELM
Leader's metaphorical spot
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2021
8%
HELM
Leader's metaphorical spot
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2021
8%
INA
___ pinch
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 4, 2021
8%
INA
___ pinch
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2021
8%
TENFOOT
Like a metaphorical pole
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2021
8%
TENFOOT
Like a metaphorical pole
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2021
8%
NEEDLE
Item in a metaphorical haystack
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2020
8%
NEEDLE
Item in a metaphorical haystack
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2020
8%
ODOR
Reason to pinch your nose
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 5, 2020
8%
ODOR
Reason to pinch your nose
Universal Crossword · May 5, 2020
8%
CATFEET
Sandburg's metaphorical fog carrier
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2019
8%
CATFEET
Sandburg's metaphorical fog carrier
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2019
8%
RESORTTOVIOLINS
Use second fiddles in a pinch?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2018
8%
RESORTTOVIOLINS
Use second fiddles in a pinch?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2018
1%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 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%
MISER
Penny-pincher
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
MISER
Penny-pincher
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
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%
LIONSDEN
Hostile place, metaphorically
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
1%
LIONSDEN
Hostile place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 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%
LENS
Perspective, metaphorically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2025
1%
LENS
Perspective, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2025
1%
SPRINGCHICKEN
Young person, metaphorically
(13)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 1, 2025
1%
SPRINGCHICKEN
Young person, metaphorically
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
1%
TOE
Little piggy, metaphorically
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2025
1%
TOE
Little piggy, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
1%
SCRIMP
Penny-pinch
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 5, 2025
1%
SCRIMP
Penny-pinch
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 5, 2025
1%
TIGHTROPE
Precarious situation, metaphorically
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2024
1%
TIGHTROPE
Precarious situation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
1%
BEDOFROSES
Easy life, metaphorically (In this answer, unscramble letters 2-4)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2024
1%
BEDOFROSES
Easy life, metaphorically (In this answer, unscramble letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2024
1%
HOUSEOFCARDS
Precarious plan, metaphorically
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2024
1%
HOUSEOFCARDS
Precarious plan, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2024
1%
HATS
Roles, metaphorically
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 4, 2024
1%
HATS
Roles, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2024
1%
IRONRULE
Totalitarianism, metaphorically
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2024
1%
IRONRULE
Totalitarianism, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2024
1%
BLUEMOON
Rare occasion, metaphorically
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2024
1%
BLUEMOON
Rare occasion, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2024
1%
ATSEA
Lost, metaphorically
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2024
1%
ATSEA
Lost, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2024
1%
IDEA
Lightbulb, metaphorically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2024
1%
IDEA
Lightbulb, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2024
1%
WETNOODLE
Person who's no fun, metaphorically
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2024
1%
WETNOODLE
Person who's no fun, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
1%
STEELTRAP
Good memory, metaphorically
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2024
1%
STEELTRAP
Good memory, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2024
1%
ANARMANDALEG
High price to pay, metaphorically
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2023
1%
ANARMANDALEG
High price to pay, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2023
1%
ROT
Corruption, metaphorically
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2023
1%
ROT
Corruption, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2023
1%
FRUGAL
Penny-pinching
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2023
1%
FRUGAL
Penny-pinching
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2023
1%
CHEAP
Penny-pinching
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 8, 2023
1%
CHEAP
Penny-pinching
Universal Crossword · Aug 8, 2023
1%
CRAB
Sea creature that pinches
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2023
1%
CRAB
Sea creature that pinches
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2023
1%
STOLE
Swiped or pinched
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 9, 2023
1%
STOLE
Swiped or pinched
Universal Crossword · May 9, 2023
1%
STINGY
Penny-pinching ... or a three-part hint to two outer and two inner letters of each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 26, 2023
1%
STINGY
Penny-pinching ... or a three-part hint to two outer and two inner letters of each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2023
1%
SOTOSPEAK
"... you know, metaphorically"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 22, 2023
1%
SOTOSPEAK
"... you know, metaphorically"
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2023
1%
CRAW
Sticking point, metaphorically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2023
1%
CRAW
Sticking point, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2023
1%
REDINK
Business losses, metaphorically
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2023
1%
REDINK
Business losses, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2023
1%
RUST
Lack of practice, metaphorically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2023
1%
RUST
Lack of practice, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2023
1%
MISERS
Penny pinchers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2022
1%
MISERS
Penny pinchers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2022
1%
LEPER
Social outcast, metaphorically
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2022
1%
LEPER
Social outcast, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2022
1%
ROCK
Dependable partner, metaphorically
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2022
1%
ROCK
Dependable partner, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2022
1%
TESTEDTHEWATERS
Dipped a toe in, metaphorically or literally
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jul 2, 2022
1%
TESTEDTHEWATERS
Dipped a toe in, metaphorically or literally
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2022
1%
FLOCK
Congregation, metaphorically
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2022
1%
FLOCK
Congregation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2022
1%
HAT
Role, metaphorically
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2022
1%
HAT
Role, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2022
1%
ABAT
"Grab __": "You're pinch-hitting"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2022
1%
ABAT
"Grab __": "You're pinch-hitting"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2022
1%
CHEAPSKATE
*Penny-pincher
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2021
1%
CHEAPSKATE
*Penny-pincher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2021
1%
STY
Messy room, metaphorically
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 29, 2021
1%
STY
Messy room, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2021
1%
RAY
Bit of hope, metaphorically
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2021
1%
RAY
Bit of hope, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2021
1%
SKIMP
Penny-pinch
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2021
1%
SKIMP
Penny-pinch
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2021
1%
MAKEHAY
Be opportunistic, metaphorically
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2021
1%
MAKEHAY
Be opportunistic, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2021
1%
BOAT
Situation, metaphorically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2020
1%
BOAT
Situation, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2020
1%
EAR
Attention, metaphorically
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 18, 2020
1%
EAR
Attention, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2020
1%
POKE
Pig's place, metaphorically
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 3, 2020
1%
POKE
Pig's place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2020
1%
MELTINGPOT
Heterogeneous group, metaphorically
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 23, 2020
1%
MELTINGPOT
Heterogeneous group, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2020
1%
HEARTH
Home, metaphorically
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 30, 2020
1%
HEARTH
Home, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2020
1%
STAB
Attempt, metaphorically
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 6, 2020
1%
STAB
Attempt, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jul 6, 2020
1%
BEAVERS
Busy ones, metaphorically
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 12, 2020
1%
BEAVERS
Busy ones, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2020
1%
HEARTBEAT
Small amount of time, metaphorically
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2020
1%
HEARTBEAT
Small amount of time, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2020
1%
SEED
Little bit of doubt, metaphorically
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2020
1%
SEED
Little bit of doubt, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2020
1%
MEALTICKET
Announcer's voice, metaphorically
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2019
1%
MEALTICKET
Announcer's voice, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2019
1%
LANDMINE
Explosive situation, metaphorically
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2018
1%
LANDMINE
Explosive situation, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2018
1%
THIEF
Doberman pincher?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2018
1%
THIEF
Doberman pincher?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2018
1%
STUNK
Caused some nose-pinching
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2018
1%
STUNK
Caused some nose-pinching
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Metaphorical pinch" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 85 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is JAM (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Metaphorical pinch"?
The best answer for "Metaphorical pinch" is JAM with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Metaphorical pinch" 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 August 7, 2021.