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Rare occasion, metaphorically

Last seen in Universal Crossword March 25, 2024 Answers

Our crossword solver found 146 potential answers for the clue "Rare occasion, metaphorically", which appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on March 25, 2024. The answer most likely to be correct is BLUEMOON, a 8-letter solution matching at 99%. This confidence score is based on historical data from thousands of published puzzles.

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146 Other Potential Answers

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BLUEMOON
Rare occasion, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2024
5%
EVENT
Special occasion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
5%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
5%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
5%
ONCE
On a single occasion
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
5%
THIRDRAIL
Topic to avoid, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
5%
LIONSDEN
Hostile place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
5%
DIALUP
Increasingly rare web access method
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
5%
STRUGGLEBUS
Bumpy ride, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
5%
NORTHSTAR
Guiding principle, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
5%
NONEVENT
Anticlimactic occasion (... letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
5%
GREETINGCARD
*Special occasion mailing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2025
5%
LENS
Perspective, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2025
5%
ARBOR
___ Day (occasion to plant a tree)
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2025
5%
FRIDAY
Dress-down occasion, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2025
5%
SPRINGCHICKEN
Young person, metaphorically
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
5%
TOE
Little piggy, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
5%
EVER
On any occasion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2025
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APT
Right for the occasion
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2024
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TIGHTROPE
Precarious situation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
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NORMAL
Not rare
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2024
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BEDOFROSES
Easy life, metaphorically (In this answer, unscramble letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2024
5%
LEVITATION
39-Across in which a performer rises to the occasion?
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2024
5%
EASTER
Sunrise service occasion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2024
5%
HOUSEOFCARDS
Precarious plan, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2024
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PICTUREDAY
Dress-up occasion for seniors
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2024
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TOAST
Clinking occasion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2024
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RAW
Rarer than rare
Universal Crossword · Aug 5, 2024
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HATS
Roles, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2024
5%
CURSIVEOFTHEBAMBINO
Autograph on a rare baseball card?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2024
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IRONRULE
Totalitarianism, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2024
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ATSEA
Lost, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2024
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STEPUP
Rise to the occasion
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2024
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IDEA
Lightbulb, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2024
5%
WETNOODLE
Person who's no fun, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
5%
APRILFEELSDAY
Spring occasion when people get really emotional?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2024
5%
PROM
Tux rental occasion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2024
5%
STEELTRAP
Good memory, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2024
5%
ANARMANDALEG
High price to pay, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2023
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NYE
Annual occasion to pop champagne, for short
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2023
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LOSTART
Skill that's rare these days ... or, parsed differently, a hint to 17-, 27-, 45- and 61-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2023
5%
ROT
Corruption, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2023
5%
GARDENPARTY
Apt occasion for flowery speech?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2023
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SPADAY
Prolonged pampering occasion
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2023
5%
TET
Asian occasion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2023
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SOTOSPEAK
"... you know, metaphorically"
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2023
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CRAW
Sticking point, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2023
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REDINK
Business losses, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2023
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RUST
Lack of practice, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2023
5%
LEPER
Social outcast, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2022
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SOMETIMES
On occasion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2022
5%
ROCK
Dependable partner, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2022
5%
CORPSE
__ flower: foul-smelling rare plant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2022
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TESTEDTHEWATERS
Dipped a toe in, metaphorically or literally
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2022
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FLOCK
Congregation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2022
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HAT
Role, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2022
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ONNO
— occasion (never)
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 1, 2022
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ALLOF
__ the time: on every occasion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2021
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LIMITEDEDITIONS
Some rare books
Universal Crossword · Aug 1, 2021
5%
CYCLE
With "the," rare batting feat whose components begin the answers to starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2021
5%
ATIME
— or two (on occasion)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 28, 2021
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RAY
Bit of hope, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2021
5%
MAKEHAY
Be opportunistic, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2021
5%
OVERDONE
Like a medium steak that was ordered rare
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2020
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BOAT
Situation, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2020
5%
BULLMARKET
Good occasion to buy securities
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 18, 2020
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EAR
Attention, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2020
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POKE
Pig's place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2020
5%
PEGGYSUE
Buddy Holly hit with the lyric "With a love so rare and true"
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2020
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GRANDOPENING
Ribbon-cutting occasion, and a hint to the starred answers' starts
Universal Crossword · Aug 25, 2020
5%
MELTINGPOT
Heterogeneous group, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2020
5%
BDAY
Yrly. gift-giving occasion
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 2, 2020
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HEARTH
Home, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2020
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STAB
Attempt, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jul 6, 2020
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BEAVERS
Busy ones, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2020
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MEATEATERS
Ones enjoying a rare meal?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2020
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HEARTBEAT
Small amount of time, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2020
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JUROR
Senator, on occasion
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2020
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NOHIT
Like a rare baseball game
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2020
5%
SEED
Little bit of doubt, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2020
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MOODMUSIC
Sound choice for a special occasion?
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2020
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WORKPARTY
Oxymoronic social occasion
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2020
5%
MEALTICKET
Announcer's voice, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2019
5%
SHE
"I think my love as rare / As any __ belied by false compare": Shak.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2019
5%
AMATI
Fine, rare violin
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 9, 2018
5%
LANDMINE
Explosive situation, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2018
5%
STEAK
It might be rare
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2018
5%
FROMTIMETOTIME
On occasion ... and how 20-, 25- and 43-Across go?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2018
5%
APRILFOOLSDAY
Apt occasion for this puzzle's theme
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 1, 2018
1%
TEARDUCT
Channel that rarely fails to make one cry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
EGRET
"Snowy" bird rarely found in snowy places
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
AEIOU
Quintet that occasionally becomes a sextet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
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OLDIE
Tune rarely played on Top 40 radio
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
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MAY
Month that's rarely abbreviated
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
CONFUSIONRESTAURANT
Bistro where diners rarely get what they order?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
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WAGNER
Honus whose baseball card is one of the rarest and most expensive in the world
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
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MEOWS
Sounds adult cats rarely use to communicate with each other
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
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BRA
Garment that rarely works with a backless gown
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
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IPECAC
Syrup occasionally used as a poison remedy
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
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SEGA
Nintendo collaborator, occasionally
Universal Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
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GOBI
Desert that's home to the world's rarest bear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
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AGE
It rarely changes for a cartoon character
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2024
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ULTIMATUM
Demand that rarely ends in compromise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2024
1%
SPA
Infrared sauna spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2024
1%
CHEAPSEATS
Spots that rarely offer good views
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2024
1%
SLOBS
People who rarely tidy up
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2024
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PJS
Comfy attire that's rarely worn out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2024
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PUSSINBOOTS
"Shrek 2" character who occasionally succumbs to hairballs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2023
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TULIP
Bulb that rarely needs to be replaced
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2023
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CHINASET
Group of dishes for important occasions
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2023
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OREOS
Cookies with an occasional Mystery Flavor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2023
1%
NONCE
— word (single-occasion coinage)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 12, 2023
1%
STY
Spot that's rarely spotless
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2022
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IFEVER
Words that intensify "rarely"
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2022
1%
CHALLAHDAYS
*Special occasions that call for braided loaves?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2022
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ONCEINABLUEMOON
*Very rarely
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2022
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LASERTAG
Game that uses infrared light
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 21, 2022
1%
PEA
You rarely eat just one
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2021
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GRANDSLAM
Feat rarely but only accomplished from home
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2021
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HAIRS
They're rarely worth splitting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2021
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RATITE
Bird rarely on the wing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2021
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HOUSECALLS
Doctors rarely make them these days
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2021
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CALI
Nickname that Golden State residents rarely use
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2021
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NOW
With "and" and 67-Down, occasionally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2021
1%
EVERY
__ so often: occasionally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2020
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INTRO
Course that rarely has prereqs
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2020
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INATIE
How football games rarely end
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2020
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NAP
It's rarely taken at night
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2020
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LIST
It's rarely paid to a car dealer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2020
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NERDS
Ones who rarely skip class
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2020
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MSRP
Amt. rarely paid by a car buyer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2020
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SLED
Vehicle rarely seen in the summer
Universal Crossword · Jul 10, 2020
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EST
"Errare humanum ___"
Universal Crossword · Jun 17, 2020
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HIGHSTANDARDS
What a professor who rarely gives A's has (5 to 9)
Universal Crossword · Jun 8, 2020
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AFIELD
Word rarely used without "far"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2020
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SERIF
Letter feature rarely found in comics
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2020
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ONRED
When left turns are rarely allowed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2020
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EVES
Gift-wrapping occasions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2020
1%
EVENTPIPE
Bong for special occasions?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2019
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METS
Baseball team whose original full name is rarely used
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2019
1%
PULLHITTER
One whose batted balls rarely go to the opposite field, in baseball lingo
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2019
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THINNEST
Like the most rarefied air
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2018
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OFTEN
More than occasionally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2018
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LASER
__ tag: game with infrared beams
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2018
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SELDOM
Very rarely
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 27, 2018
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OWS
They're rarely heard from skilled carpenters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2018

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How many possible solutions does "Rare occasion, metaphorically" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 146 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BLUEMOON (8 letters).
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The best answer for "Rare occasion, metaphorically" is BLUEMOON with 8 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
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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 March 25, 2024.
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