Crossword Answer For
Roles, metaphorically
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword November 8, 2026 Answers
Spotted in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on November 8, 2026, the clue "Roles, metaphorically" has 69 possible answers in our records. Our top pick is HATS (4 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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69 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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99%
HATS
Roles, metaphorically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2026
99%
HATS
Roles, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
8%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
8%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
8%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
8%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
8%
TITLECHARACTERS
Some lead roles, or features of 3-, 7-, and 11-Down?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
8%
TITLECHARACTERS
Some lead roles, or features of 3-, 7-, and 11-Down?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
8%
SEEK
Switch roles after hiding
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
8%
SEEK
Switch roles after hiding
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
8%
THIRDRAIL
Topic to avoid, metaphorically
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
8%
THIRDRAIL
Topic to avoid, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
8%
LIONSDEN
Hostile place, metaphorically
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
8%
LIONSDEN
Hostile place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
8%
PARTS
Movie roles
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 8, 2025
8%
PARTS
Movie roles
Universal Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
8%
CAMEOS
Small roles for big stars
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
8%
CAMEOS
Small roles for big stars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
8%
CASTS
Assigns roles for
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2025
8%
CASTS
Assigns roles for
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
8%
STRUGGLEBUS
Bumpy ride, metaphorically
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2025
8%
STRUGGLEBUS
Bumpy ride, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
8%
NORTHSTAR
Guiding principle, metaphorically
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2025
8%
NORTHSTAR
Guiding principle, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
8%
LENS
Perspective, metaphorically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2025
8%
LENS
Perspective, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2025
8%
LEADS
Main roles
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 24, 2025
8%
LEADS
Main roles
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
8%
SPRINGCHICKEN
Young person, metaphorically
(13)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 1, 2025
8%
SPRINGCHICKEN
Young person, metaphorically
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
8%
TOE
Little piggy, metaphorically
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2025
8%
TOE
Little piggy, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
8%
TIGHTROPE
Precarious situation, metaphorically
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2024
8%
TIGHTROPE
Precarious situation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
8%
PLAYEDTHEGODS
Took on divine roles?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2024
8%
PLAYEDTHEGODS
Took on divine roles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
8%
BEDOFROSES
Easy life, metaphorically (In this answer, unscramble letters 2-4)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2024
8%
BEDOFROSES
Easy life, metaphorically (In this answer, unscramble letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2024
8%
HOUSEOFCARDS
Precarious plan, metaphorically
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2024
8%
HOUSEOFCARDS
Precarious plan, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2024
8%
TYPECAST
Stuck playing the same roles again and again
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2024
8%
TYPECAST
Stuck playing the same roles again and again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2024
8%
IRONRULE
Totalitarianism, metaphorically
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2024
8%
IRONRULE
Totalitarianism, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2024
8%
ONS
Walk- — (small roles)
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 21, 2024
8%
ONS
Walk- — (small roles)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 21, 2024
8%
BLUEMOON
Rare occasion, metaphorically
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2024
8%
BLUEMOON
Rare occasion, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2024
8%
ATSEA
Lost, metaphorically
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2024
8%
ATSEA
Lost, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2024
8%
IDEA
Lightbulb, metaphorically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2024
8%
IDEA
Lightbulb, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2024
8%
CASTING
Filling of roles
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2024
8%
CASTING
Filling of roles
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2024
8%
WETNOODLE
Person who's no fun, metaphorically
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2024
8%
WETNOODLE
Person who's no fun, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
8%
STEELTRAP
Good memory, metaphorically
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2024
8%
STEELTRAP
Good memory, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2024
8%
ANARMANDALEG
High price to pay, metaphorically
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2023
8%
ANARMANDALEG
High price to pay, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2023
8%
ROT
Corruption, metaphorically
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2023
8%
ROT
Corruption, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2023
8%
SOTOSPEAK
"... you know, metaphorically"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 22, 2023
8%
SOTOSPEAK
"... you know, metaphorically"
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2023
8%
CRAW
Sticking point, metaphorically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2023
8%
CRAW
Sticking point, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2023
8%
REDINK
Business losses, metaphorically
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2023
8%
REDINK
Business losses, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2023
8%
RUST
Lack of practice, metaphorically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2023
8%
RUST
Lack of practice, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2023
8%
LEPER
Social outcast, metaphorically
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2022
8%
LEPER
Social outcast, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2022
8%
ROCK
Dependable partner, metaphorically
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2022
8%
ROCK
Dependable partner, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2022
8%
CORPSES
Nonspeaking roles on 37-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2022
8%
CORPSES
Nonspeaking roles on 37-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2022
8%
FEMINISTLENS
One framework for analyzing gender roles
(12)
Universal Crossword
Aug 2, 2022
8%
FEMINISTLENS
One framework for analyzing gender roles
Universal Crossword · Aug 2, 2022
8%
TESTEDTHEWATERS
Dipped a toe in, metaphorically or literally
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jul 2, 2022
8%
TESTEDTHEWATERS
Dipped a toe in, metaphorically or literally
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2022
8%
FLOCK
Congregation, metaphorically
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2022
8%
FLOCK
Congregation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2022
8%
HAT
Role, metaphorically
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2022
8%
HAT
Role, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2022
8%
MEATY
Like some sauces or roles
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2022
8%
MEATY
Like some sauces or roles
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2022
8%
BITPARTS
Small movie roles
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 8, 2021
8%
BITPARTS
Small movie roles
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 8, 2021
8%
STY
Messy room, metaphorically
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 29, 2021
8%
STY
Messy room, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2021
8%
RNS
Some "ER" roles
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2021
8%
RNS
Some "ER" roles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2021
8%
LAWYERS
Legal drama roles
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2021
8%
LAWYERS
Legal drama roles
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2021
8%
RAY
Bit of hope, metaphorically
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2021
8%
RAY
Bit of hope, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2021
8%
MDS
“ER” roles
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 28, 2021
8%
MDS
“ER” roles
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 28, 2021
8%
MAKEHAY
Be opportunistic, metaphorically
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2021
8%
MAKEHAY
Be opportunistic, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2021
8%
DAS
Some "SVU" roles
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2020
8%
DAS
Some "SVU" roles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2020
8%
BOAT
Situation, metaphorically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2020
8%
BOAT
Situation, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2020
8%
SPEAKINGPARTS
*Unlikely roles for mimes
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2020
8%
SPEAKINGPARTS
*Unlikely roles for mimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2020
8%
EAR
Attention, metaphorically
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 18, 2020
8%
EAR
Attention, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2020
8%
POKE
Pig's place, metaphorically
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 3, 2020
8%
POKE
Pig's place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2020
8%
MELTINGPOT
Heterogeneous group, metaphorically
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 23, 2020
8%
MELTINGPOT
Heterogeneous group, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2020
8%
HEARTH
Home, metaphorically
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 30, 2020
8%
HEARTH
Home, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2020
8%
STAB
Attempt, metaphorically
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 6, 2020
8%
STAB
Attempt, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jul 6, 2020
8%
BEAVERS
Busy ones, metaphorically
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 12, 2020
8%
BEAVERS
Busy ones, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2020
8%
HEARTBEAT
Small amount of time, metaphorically
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2020
8%
HEARTBEAT
Small amount of time, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2020
8%
SEX
__ roles
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2020
8%
SEX
__ roles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2020
8%
SEED
Little bit of doubt, metaphorically
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2020
8%
SEED
Little bit of doubt, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2020
8%
DRS
"ER" roles
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 15, 2019
8%
DRS
"ER" roles
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 15, 2019
8%
MEALTICKET
Announcer's voice, metaphorically
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2019
8%
MEALTICKET
Announcer's voice, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2019
8%
INGENUES
Stock female roles
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2018
8%
INGENUES
Stock female roles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2018
8%
LANDMINE
Explosive situation, metaphorically
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2018
8%
LANDMINE
Explosive situation, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2018
1%
ENDIVES
Alternatives to escaroles
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 24, 2023
1%
ENDIVES
Alternatives to escaroles
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 24, 2023
1%
DANSK
Maker of Købenstyle casseroles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2023
1%
DANSK
Maker of Købenstyle casseroles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2023
1%
RITZ
Cracker brand used for some casseroles
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 6, 2021
1%
RITZ
Cracker brand used for some casseroles
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Roles, metaphorically" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 69 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is HATS (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Roles, metaphorically"?
The best answer for "Roles, metaphorically" is HATS with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Roles, metaphorically" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 3 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword, Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on November 8, 2026.