Crossword Answer For
*Political metaphor about dealing with bureaucracy
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword February 26, 2020 Answers
The crossword clue "*Political metaphor about dealing with bureaucracy" was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on February 26, 2020. We've carefully identified 183 possible answers from crossword puzzles published over the years. Among all candidates, DRAINTHESWAMP (13 letters) stands out as the strongest match at 99%, making it the most reliable solution for this particular clue.
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Answer
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Date
99%
DRAINTHESWAMP
*Political metaphor about dealing with bureaucracy
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2020
99%
DRAINTHESWAMP
*Political metaphor about dealing with bureaucracy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2020
3%
ADORE
Be wild about
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
3%
ADORE
Be wild about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
3%
OMIT
Forget about
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
3%
OMIT
Forget about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
3%
PONYO
Miyazaki film about a goldfish who longs to be human
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
3%
PONYO
Miyazaki film about a goldfish who longs to be human
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
3%
BEEF
Award-winning Netflix series about conflict
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
3%
BEEF
Award-winning Netflix series about conflict
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
3%
BANGLEANGLE
Reporter's approach to a story about a bracelet?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
3%
BANGLEANGLE
Reporter's approach to a story about a bracelet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
3%
TWINSPIN
Reporter's approach to a story about a doppelgänger?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
3%
TWINSPIN
Reporter's approach to a story about a doppelgänger?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
3%
DRAKETAKE
Reporter's approach to a story about a male duck?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
3%
DRAKETAKE
Reporter's approach to a story about a male duck?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
3%
ANTSLANT
Reporter's approach to a story about a picnic pest?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
3%
ANTSLANT
Reporter's approach to a story about a picnic pest?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
3%
CROCUSFOCUS
Reporter's approach to a story about a spring bloom?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
3%
CROCUSFOCUS
Reporter's approach to a story about a spring bloom?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
3%
BEWARETHEAIDESOFMARCH
Warning about interns hired every spring?
(21)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
3%
BEWARETHEAIDESOFMARCH
Warning about interns hired every spring?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
3%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
3%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
3%
IDLE
Just hanging about
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
3%
IDLE
Just hanging about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
DSA
Mamdani political org.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
3%
DSA
Mamdani political org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
3%
INPANTOPICMODE
Going on and on about one's new cookware?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
3%
INPANTOPICMODE
Going on and on about one's new cookware?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
3%
GEO
Prefix with political
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
3%
GEO
Prefix with political
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
3%
RIO
Animated film about Spix's macaws
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
3%
RIO
Animated film about Spix's macaws
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
3%
SOSO
Nothing to write home about
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
3%
SOSO
Nothing to write home about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
3%
POSE
FX drama about New York City's ball culture
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
3%
POSE
FX drama about New York City's ball culture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
3%
SUNDRYHUMOR
*Jokes about miscellaneous items?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
3%
SUNDRYHUMOR
*Jokes about miscellaneous items?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
LUCA
Pixar film about a young sea monster
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
3%
LUCA
Pixar film about a young sea monster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
3%
BOASTOF
Brag about
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
3%
BOASTOF
Brag about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
3%
CREES
Grand Council of the __: political body in Canada
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
3%
CREES
Grand Council of the __: political body in Canada
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
3%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
3%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
KNEW
Was sure about
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
3%
KNEW
Was sure about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
3%
BEALIVE
Beyoncé song about the joy of human existence
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
3%
BEALIVE
Beyoncé song about the joy of human existence
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
3%
ELIO
Pixar film about a boy who meets aliens
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
3%
ELIO
Pixar film about a boy who meets aliens
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
3%
AVOIDAVOID
Vague advice for space travelers worried about black holes?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
3%
AVOIDAVOID
Vague advice for space travelers worried about black holes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
3%
SOSUEME
"What are you gonna do about it?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
3%
SOSUEME
"What are you gonna do about it?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
3%
ILIAD
Homeric saga about the Trojan War
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
3%
ILIAD
Homeric saga about the Trojan War
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
3%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
3%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
3%
ONTO
In the know about
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
3%
ONTO
In the know about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
3%
INDUCE
Bring about
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
3%
INDUCE
Bring about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
3%
IMAY
"Thinking about it"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
3%
IMAY
"Thinking about it"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
3%
LETSDROP
Stops talking about
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
3%
LETSDROP
Stops talking about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
3%
HEREANDNOW
Kenny Chesney hit about living in the moment
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
3%
HEREANDNOW
Kenny Chesney hit about living in the moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
3%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
3%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
3%
SATIRE
Much political humor
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
3%
SATIRE
Much political humor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
3%
UHUH
"Forget about it"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
3%
UHUH
"Forget about it"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
3%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
3%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
3%
FLAIL
Thrash about
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
3%
FLAIL
Thrash about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
3%
MRLUCKY
Cary Grant film about a gambler
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
3%
MRLUCKY
Cary Grant film about a gambler
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
3%
ITSALLINTHEHIPS
Advice for adding power to a golf swing, or what can be said about 17-, 27-, and 50-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
3%
ITSALLINTHEHIPS
Advice for adding power to a golf swing, or what can be said about 17-, 27-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
3%
SPICYMUSEUM
Place to learn about chili peppers?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
3%
SPICYMUSEUM
Place to learn about chili peppers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
3%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
3%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
3%
REFREFERENCE
Color commentator's remark about a zebra on the field?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
3%
REFREFERENCE
Color commentator's remark about a zebra on the field?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
3%
RESULTIN
Bring about
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
3%
RESULTIN
Bring about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
3%
BEYOURSELF
Advice about authenticity
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
3%
BEYOURSELF
Advice about authenticity
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
3%
OBSESS
Think constantly (about)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
3%
OBSESS
Think constantly (about)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
LITMUSTEST
Indicator of acidity or political support
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
3%
LITMUSTEST
Indicator of acidity or political support
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
3%
THATSSORAVEN
2000s Disney sitcom about a teen with hidden psychic abilities
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
3%
THATSSORAVEN
2000s Disney sitcom about a teen with hidden psychic abilities
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
LETITPASS
"Don't worry about that"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
3%
LETITPASS
"Don't worry about that"
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
RUE
Feel bad about
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
3%
RUE
Feel bad about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
AIR
It's about 78% nitrogen
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
3%
AIR
It's about 78% nitrogen
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
3%
ARTHUR
PBS Kids show about an aardvark
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
3%
ARTHUR
PBS Kids show about an aardvark
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
TEETH
Enforceability metaphor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
3%
TEETH
Enforceability metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
3%
ITSANUMBERSGAME
"You must consider the odds," and what can be said about 20-, 34-, or 41-Across?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
3%
ITSANUMBERSGAME
"You must consider the odds," and what can be said about 20-, 34-, or 41-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
3%
ISNT
"This __ about you"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
3%
ISNT
"This __ about you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
3%
RASPBERRYBERET
1985 Prince hit about a woman in a French hat
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
3%
RASPBERRYBERET
1985 Prince hit about a woman in a French hat
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
3%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
3%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
TRUMPET
"Listen to My ___!" (children's book about a brass instrument)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
3%
TRUMPET
"Listen to My ___!" (children's book about a brass instrument)
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
3%
CARMAKERSPLAY
Stage production about the lives of autoworkers?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
3%
CARMAKERSPLAY
Stage production about the lives of autoworkers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
3%
GOODHAIRDAY
Occasion to feel positive about one's appearance, no cap?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
3%
GOODHAIRDAY
Occasion to feel positive about one's appearance, no cap?
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
3%
ETHICISTS
People with concerns about trolleys?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
3%
ETHICISTS
People with concerns about trolleys?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
3%
SOUNDSRIGHTTOME
"I think that's correct," or what one may say about the ends of 17-, 28-, and 50-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
3%
SOUNDSRIGHTTOME
"I think that's correct," or what one may say about the ends of 17-, 28-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
3%
SETUPSHOP
Go about one's business?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
3%
SETUPSHOP
Go about one's business?
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
3%
MILL
Move (about)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
3%
MILL
Move (about)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
3%
BOO
Visitor in a knock-knock joke that ends, "It's nothing to cry about!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
3%
BOO
Visitor in a knock-knock joke that ends, "It's nothing to cry about!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
3%
GAD
Roam (about)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
GAD
Roam (about)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
HOTMIC
Source of some political gaffes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
HOTMIC
Source of some political gaffes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
GIVEITAREST
"Enough, I'm over talking about this!"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
3%
GIVEITAREST
"Enough, I'm over talking about this!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
3%
BRAG
Talk about how awesome you are
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
3%
BRAG
Talk about how awesome you are
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
3%
MIDNIGHTSPECIAL
*Lead Belly song about a wee-hours train
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
3%
MIDNIGHTSPECIAL
*Lead Belly song about a wee-hours train
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
3%
NORSE
Like myths about Asgard
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
3%
NORSE
Like myths about Asgard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
3%
CATSITTER
Person dealing with the litter at your house?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
3%
CATSITTER
Person dealing with the litter at your house?
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
3%
STIFFUPPERLIP
*Composure metaphor in a P.G. Wodehouse title
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
3%
STIFFUPPERLIP
*Composure metaphor in a P.G. Wodehouse title
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
3%
YEA
"It's about ___ high"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
3%
YEA
"It's about ___ high"
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
3%
STAX
"__: Soulsville U.S.A.": HBO documentary about a record label
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
3%
STAX
"__: Soulsville U.S.A.": HBO documentary about a record label
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
3%
BEINGALIVE
"Company" song about taking a chance on love
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
3%
BEINGALIVE
"Company" song about taking a chance on love
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
3%
ZITS
Comic strip about a high schooler
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
3%
ZITS
Comic strip about a high schooler
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
3%
YESIDO
"That's true about me"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
3%
YESIDO
"That's true about me"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
3%
YEAHIMSURE
"No doubt about it"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
3%
YEAHIMSURE
"No doubt about it"
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
3%
WHOAREYOUKISSING
Question about a new romantic partner?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
3%
WHOAREYOUKISSING
Question about a new romantic partner?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
3%
SENSE
Get a feeling about
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
3%
SENSE
Get a feeling about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
3%
SUREOF
Confident about
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
3%
SUREOF
Confident about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
3%
ASTIR
Up and about
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
3%
ASTIR
Up and about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
3%
CANOED
Paddled about
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
3%
CANOED
Paddled about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
3%
SOMETHINGSFISHY
"This doesn't seem right," or what can be said about 17-, 23-, 46-, and 57-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
3%
SOMETHINGSFISHY
"This doesn't seem right," or what can be said about 17-, 23-, 46-, and 57-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
3%
SPEAKSOF
Talks about
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
3%
SPEAKSOF
Talks about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
3%
AMI
“Is that true about me?”
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
3%
AMI
“Is that true about me?”
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
3%
ARISEN
Up and about
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
3%
ARISEN
Up and about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
3%
DONT
"___ worry about it!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
DONT
"___ worry about it!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
3%
MEDICI
Florentine political dynasty
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
3%
MEDICI
Florentine political dynasty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
3%
ADMITSTO
Comes clean about
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
3%
ADMITSTO
Comes clean about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
3%
GADS
Wanders (about)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
3%
GADS
Wanders (about)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
3%
DREAMOF
Fantasize about
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
3%
DREAMOF
Fantasize about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
3%
INTO
Enthusiastic about
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
3%
INTO
Enthusiastic about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
3%
THATTRACKS
"Sounds about right," and what can be said about 18-, 28-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
3%
THATTRACKS
"Sounds about right," and what can be said about 18-, 28-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
3%
METERS
There are about 1,600 in a mile
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
METERS
There are about 1,600 in a mile
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
IMALLGOOD
"Don't worry about me!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
IMALLGOOD
"Don't worry about me!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
AMIBITINGYOU
*Dracula's words of hesitation about his next meal?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
3%
AMIBITINGYOU
*Dracula's words of hesitation about his next meal?
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
3%
ISNTTHATSPECIAL
Snarky response to a boast, and what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
3%
ISNTTHATSPECIAL
Snarky response to a boast, and what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
3%
BELLHOP
Someone dealing with a lot of baggage?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
3%
BELLHOP
Someone dealing with a lot of baggage?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
3%
PRY
Ask for details about a breakup, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
3%
PRY
Ask for details about a breakup, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
3%
IFITAINTBROKE
Start (and end?) of a saying about something that works
(13)
Universal Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
3%
IFITAINTBROKE
Start (and end?) of a saying about something that works
Universal Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
3%
FOOLMEONCE
Start (and end?) of a saying about being duped
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
3%
FOOLMEONCE
Start (and end?) of a saying about being duped
Universal Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
3%
WHENINROME
Start (and end?) of a saying about following traditions
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
3%
WHENINROME
Start (and end?) of a saying about following traditions
Universal Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
3%
IFTHESHOEFITS
Start (and end?) of a saying about self-acceptance
(13)
Universal Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
3%
IFTHESHOEFITS
Start (and end?) of a saying about self-acceptance
Universal Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
3%
THISISSPINALTAP
Mockumentary about "one of England's loudest bands"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
3%
THISISSPINALTAP
Mockumentary about "one of England's loudest bands"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
3%
MILKYWAYBASHER
One talking trash about our galaxy?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
3%
MILKYWAYBASHER
One talking trash about our galaxy?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
3%
REDTAPE
Excessive bureaucracy
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
3%
REDTAPE
Excessive bureaucracy
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
3%
JUSTAFLESHWOUND
Iconic line from "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," or what can be said about the ends of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 52-Across?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
3%
JUSTAFLESHWOUND
Iconic line from "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," or what can be said about the ends of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
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SHOES
They're about two feet!
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
3%
SHOES
They're about two feet!
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
3%
WEIRDVIBE
Uneasy feeling about a situation
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
3%
WEIRDVIBE
Uneasy feeling about a situation
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
3%
MAKEAWISH
Advice to someone who's about to blow?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
3%
MAKEAWISH
Advice to someone who's about to blow?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
3%
NINETY
"__ percent of the game is half mental": Yogi Berra quip about baseball
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
3%
NINETY
"__ percent of the game is half mental": Yogi Berra quip about baseball
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
3%
EDEDDNEDDY
Cartoon Network series about a trio of similarly named friends
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
3%
EDEDDNEDDY
Cartoon Network series about a trio of similarly named friends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
3%
ESME
Salinger character who said, "I prefer stories about squalor"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
3%
ESME
Salinger character who said, "I prefer stories about squalor"
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
3%
RUES
Feels bad about
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
3%
RUES
Feels bad about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
3%
NOONION
Request from a diner concerned about bad breath
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
3%
NOONION
Request from a diner concerned about bad breath
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
3%
ROAM
Gad about
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
3%
ROAM
Gad about
Universal Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
3%
PRAISE
Gush about
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
3%
PRAISE
Gush about
Universal Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
3%
NEMO
"Finding __": Pixar film about a missing fish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2025
3%
NEMO
"Finding __": Pixar film about a missing fish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
3%
INVISIBLEHAND
Economic metaphor introduced by Adam Smith ... or what can be seen four times in this puzzle?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
3%
INVISIBLEHAND
Economic metaphor introduced by Adam Smith ... or what can be seen four times in this puzzle?
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
3%
GHOSTS
Sitcom about a couple living in a haunted house
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
3%
GHOSTS
Sitcom about a couple living in a haunted house
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
3%
ETOILE
2025 television series about ballet
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 6, 2025
3%
ETOILE
2025 television series about ballet
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
3%
NERDY
Passionate about physics, perhaps
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
3%
NERDY
Passionate about physics, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
3%
DOESIT
"Are you sure you're right about that?"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
3%
DOESIT
"Are you sure you're right about that?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
3%
SCOOB
2020 film about Shaggy's canine sidekick
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
3%
SCOOB
2020 film about Shaggy's canine sidekick
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
3%
BEEFS
Issues to gripe about
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
3%
BEEFS
Issues to gripe about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
3%
TACOEMOJI
Symbol in a text about Tuesday's dinner, perhaps
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
3%
TACOEMOJI
Symbol in a text about Tuesday's dinner, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
3%
ATLAST
"It's about time!"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 19, 2025
3%
ATLAST
"It's about time!"
Universal Crossword · Sep 19, 2025
3%
DOESNTHAVEACLUE
Is completely unaware, or what can be said about 17-, 26-, and 47-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
3%
DOESNTHAVEACLUE
Is completely unaware, or what can be said about 17-, 26-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
3%
UPON
Knowledgeable about
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
3%
UPON
Knowledgeable about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
3%
ICANRELATE
"Tell me about it!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
3%
ICANRELATE
"Tell me about it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
3%
BAM
"That's what I'm talkin' about!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
3%
BAM
"That's what I'm talkin' about!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
3%
WHYTHEBIGGOLDRUSH
*Question on a history test about westward migration in the 1840s?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
3%
WHYTHEBIGGOLDRUSH
*Question on a history test about westward migration in the 1840s?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
3%
LOLL
Laze about
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
3%
LOLL
Laze about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
3%
WREAK
Bring about, as mayhem
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
3%
WREAK
Bring about, as mayhem
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
3%
THATWASNTON
With 70-Down, "Never would've predicted this scenario," and what can be said about the first word of the answer to each starred clue?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
3%
THATWASNTON
With 70-Down, "Never would've predicted this scenario," and what can be said about the first word of the answer to each starred clue?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
3%
NBD
"Don't worry about it!" text
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
3%
NBD
"Don't worry about it!" text
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
3%
CIRCA
Around about
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
3%
CIRCA
Around about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
3%
STREW
Scatter (about)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 19, 2025
3%
STREW
Scatter (about)
Universal Crossword · Aug 19, 2025
3%
HERESANIDEA
"How about this ..."
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
3%
HERESANIDEA
"How about this ..."
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
3%
LAUD
Gush about
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
3%
LAUD
Gush about
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
3%
DOTCOMMENT
*Note about an imperfect i or j?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
3%
DOTCOMMENT
*Note about an imperfect i or j?
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
3%
MAD
Crazy (about)
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
3%
MAD
Crazy (about)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
3%
IAM
"That's true about me"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 6, 2025
3%
IAM
"That's true about me"
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2025
3%
OPENLYGAY
Out and about?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
3%
OPENLYGAY
Out and about?
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
3%
OREO
Cookie that's about 29% creme
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
3%
OREO
Cookie that's about 29% creme
Universal Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
3%
CURRENTCURRENTCURRENT
Prevailing attitude about electric flow?
(21)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
3%
CURRENTCURRENTCURRENT
Prevailing attitude about electric flow?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
3%
IDONTBELIEVEIT
"That's not true!" ... or what you might say about the end of each starred clue's answer?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jul 25, 2025
3%
IDONTBELIEVEIT
"That's not true!" ... or what you might say about the end of each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Jul 25, 2025
3%
WEREOK
"Don't worry about us"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2025
3%
WEREOK
"Don't worry about us"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2025
3%
THATSNOTATHING
Snide dismissal, and what can be said about 20-, 33-, and 42-Across?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2025
3%
THATSNOTATHING
Snide dismissal, and what can be said about 20-, 33-, and 42-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2025
3%
SWEATIT
Worry about something
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
3%
SWEATIT
Worry about something
Universal Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
3%
MONEYTALKS
Expression about the power of the rich
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 20, 2025
3%
MONEYTALKS
Expression about the power of the rich
Universal Crossword · Jul 20, 2025
3%
BIGBANGLETHEORY
Hypothesis about the origin of oversized bracelets?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2025
3%
BIGBANGLETHEORY
Hypothesis about the origin of oversized bracelets?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2025
3%
ALFIE
"What's it all about, __": Dionne Warwick lyric
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
3%
ALFIE
"What's it all about, __": Dionne Warwick lyric
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
3%
ITLLNEVERFLY
"That has no chance of success," or a fact about the start of each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 7, 2025
3%
ITLLNEVERFLY
"That has no chance of success," or a fact about the start of each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jul 7, 2025
3%
OFMICEANDMEN
Title for a tell-all about Cinderella's early social life?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
3%
OFMICEANDMEN
Title for a tell-all about Cinderella's early social life?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
3%
ALI
Biopic about boxer Muhammad
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 3, 2025
3%
ALI
Biopic about boxer Muhammad
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
3%
UCANTTOUCHTHIS
MC Hammer hit, and an important reminder about 16-, 22-, 45-, and 55-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2025
3%
UCANTTOUCHTHIS
MC Hammer hit, and an important reminder about 16-, 22-, 45-, and 55-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2025
3%
MADHATTER
"Alice in Wonderland" character who says, "If you knew time as well as I do ... you wouldn't talk about wasting it"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
3%
MADHATTER
"Alice in Wonderland" character who says, "If you knew time as well as I do ... you wouldn't talk about wasting it"
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
3%
IVEGOTITCOVERED
"Let me worry about that"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
3%
IVEGOTITCOVERED
"Let me worry about that"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
3%
BIOPIC
Film about a real person, informally
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2025
3%
BIOPIC
Film about a real person, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2025
3%
ISIT
"Are you sure about that?"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 14, 2025
3%
ISIT
"Are you sure about that?"
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2025
3%
IDODOTHAT
"You're not wrong about me there"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 8, 2025
3%
IDODOTHAT
"You're not wrong about me there"
Universal Crossword · Jun 8, 2025
3%
SHOE
Something dropped in an idiom about inevitability
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2025
3%
SHOE
Something dropped in an idiom about inevitability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
3%
ASSEMBLYLIE
False claim about a DIY project?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2025
3%
ASSEMBLYLIE
False claim about a DIY project?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2025
3%
HAVEITMADE
Need not worry about success
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 1, 2025
3%
HAVEITMADE
Need not worry about success
Universal Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
3%
RELATE
"I can ___" ("Tell me about it")
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 29, 2025
3%
RELATE
"I can ___" ("Tell me about it")
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2025
3%
ITSASETUP
"We've been fooled!," or what can be said about 17-, 26-, or 43-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2025
3%
ITSASETUP
"We've been fooled!," or what can be said about 17-, 26-, or 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2025
1%
ROEG
"Walkabout" director Nicolas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
ROEG
"Walkabout" director Nicolas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 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%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
ALLIES
Geopolitical partners
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
ALLIES
Geopolitical partners
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 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%
WAR
Geopolitical conflict
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 24, 2025
1%
WAR
Geopolitical conflict
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2025
1%
TOETHEPARTYLINE
Not break ranks, politically
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jun 8, 2025
1%
TOETHEPARTYLINE
Not break ranks, politically
Universal Crossword · Jun 8, 2025
1%
LENS
Perspective, metaphorically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2025
1%
LENS
Perspective, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2025
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on February 26, 2020
Commerce pact to be replaced by USMCA when it's ratified
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__ circus
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Cook quickly
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Fluffed-up dos
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Apple music players
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Actress Longoria
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*Top brass
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Outlaw
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Iraq War concern: Abbr.
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New beginning?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "*Political metaphor about dealing with bureaucracy" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 183 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DRAINTHESWAMP (13 letters).
What is the best answer for "*Political metaphor about dealing with bureaucracy"?
The best answer for "*Political metaphor about dealing with bureaucracy" is DRAINTHESWAMP with 13 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "*Political metaphor about dealing with bureaucracy" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
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It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on February 26, 2020.