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They're constantly shifting, in a metaphor

Last seen in Universal Crossword February 15, 2021 Answers

Need help solving "They're constantly shifting, in a metaphor"? This clue was featured in the Universal Crossword crossword on February 15, 2021. After searching our database of thousands of crossword solutions, we found 134 potential answers. The most likely answer is SANDS, which is 5 letters long and matches with 99% confidence based on historical crossword data.

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134 Other Potential Answers

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SANDS
They're constantly shifting, in a metaphor
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2021
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MEN
They're from Mars, in a metaphor
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2024
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NEATNIKS
They're constantly picking up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2018
4%
OBSESS
Think constantly (about)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
4%
EATAT
Bug constantly
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
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TEETH
Enforceability metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
4%
STIFFUPPERLIP
*Composure metaphor in a P.G. Wodehouse title
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
4%
INVISIBLEHAND
Economic metaphor introduced by Adam Smith ... or what can be seen four times in this puzzle?
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
4%
GNAW
Aggravate constantly, with "at"
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2025
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SILO
Farm building used as a metaphor for poor internal communication
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
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ATEAT
Bothered constantly
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
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SPINE
Body part that's a metaphor for courage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2025
4%
CARDIGAN
Taylor Swift hit that features a sweater metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2025
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PEASOUP
Thick 4-Across metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2024
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SHEDS
What a husky does, constantly
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2024
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NAG
Remind constantly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2024
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NAGS
Pesters constantly
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2024
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SINKORSWIM
Success-versus-failure metaphor, and what can be found at the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2023
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IGOR
"Young Frankenstein" assistant with a shifting hump
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2023
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NAGAT
Bother constantly
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2023
4%
DOVEACTUALLY
Film about a bird who is constantly mistaken for a common pigeon?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2023
4%
STY
Mess metaphor
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2023
4%
GAS
Energy source, or an energy metaphor
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2022
4%
NAP
What cats do constantly
Universal Crossword · Aug 19, 2022
4%
DAUGHTEROFZION
Biblical metaphor for Jerusalem [Utah]
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 3, 2022
4%
STICKINYOURCRAW
Be constantly annoying (first 2 letters + last 3)
Universal Crossword · May 5, 2022
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SARDINECAN
Rush hour metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2022
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ABOWLOFCHERRIES
*Dish that's a metaphor for life?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2022
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FIG
Worthlessness metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2022
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DOOR
Opportunity metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2022
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CESSPOOL
Corruption metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2022
4%
SAFETYNET
Insurance metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2021
4%
BEES
Half a sex-ed metaphor, with "the"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2021
4%
GAP
Misunderstanding metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2021
4%
FATCAT
Feline metaphor for a wealthy donor
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2021
4%
NOTCHONONESBELT
*Accessory metaphor for an accomplishment
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2021
4%
LOOSECANNON
Artillery metaphor for a volatile sort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2021
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UPHILL
How Sisyphus constantly travels
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2021
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EGGS
Cooks constantly break them
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2021
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AXE
Dismissal metaphor, with "the"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2021
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TECTONICS
Study of Earth's shifting crust
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2021
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NEEDY
Like a partner who constantly texts you
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2021
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MUSIC
Good news, in a metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2020
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EATSAT
Annoys constantly
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2020
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STRAWMAN
Deliberately weak argument metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2020
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HATERADE
“Drink” for a constantly critical sort
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 1, 2020
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CHROMEDOME
Rhyming hair-loss metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2020
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RAGS
Half a poverty-to-wealth metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2020
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BFF
Bud you constantly text, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Aug 19, 2020
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HARPINGON
Talking about constantly
Universal Crossword · Aug 17, 2020
4%
BALLANDCHAIN
Limitation-of-freedom metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2020
4%
OYSTER
World metaphor, in Shakespeare
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2020
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PEDALTOTHEMETAL
High-speed metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2020
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THUMBS
Digits in a clumsiness metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2020
4%
SARDINE
Crowded subway metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2020
4%
DRAINTHESWAMP
*Political metaphor about dealing with bureaucracy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2020
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CRASHCROW
*Black bird that constantly bumps into windows?
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2019
4%
BIGORANGEBALL
Sun metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2019
4%
GRAPEVINE
Fruity metaphor for a rumor mill
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2019
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AISLE
Word in a marriage metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2019
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PAPERTIGER
*Feline metaphor for an empty threat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2019
4%
SLICEDBREAD
"Best thing" bakery metaphor ... and a hint to each row of circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2019
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SARDINES
Rush hour metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2019
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LEGS
Durability metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2019
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LOOSELIPS
Part of a blabbing metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2019
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TURF
Steak metaphor seen on menus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2019
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SHEETS
Hard rain metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2019
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LATHER
Agitation metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2019
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WORRYINGKIND
One constantly fretting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2019
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RUT
Monotony metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2019
4%
BADGER
Pester constantly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2018
4%
ABEAR
Tough test metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2018
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PIE
Food in a humility metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2018
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DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
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ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
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THIRDRAIL
Topic to avoid, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
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LIONSDEN
Hostile place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
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STRUGGLEBUS
Bumpy ride, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
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NORTHSTAR
Guiding principle, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
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LENS
Perspective, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2025
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SPRINGCHICKEN
Young person, metaphorically
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
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TOE
Little piggy, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
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TIGHTROPE
Precarious situation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 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
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MINE
Gold ___ (metaphoric treasure trove)
Universal Crossword · Jul 25, 2024
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WERE
Shape-shifting prefix
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2024
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HATS
Roles, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2024
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IRONRULE
Totalitarianism, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2024
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BLUEMOON
Rare occasion, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2024
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ATSEA
Lost, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2024
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IDEA
Lightbulb, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2024
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WRIST
Slap on the ___ (metaphorical small punishment)
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
1%
WETNOODLE
Person who's no fun, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
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STEELTRAP
Good memory, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2024
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ANARMANDALEG
High price to pay, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2023
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ROT
Corruption, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2023
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CAREERPATHS
Ways up a metaphorical ladder
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2023
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THINICE
Literal and metaphorical danger spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 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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COUSIN
Literal or metaphoric relative
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2023
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HATTIP
Gesture of recognition, physical or metaphorical
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 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
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LEPER
Social outcast, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2022
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LOKI
Shape-shifting Norse god
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2022
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ROCK
Dependable partner, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2022
1%
MONALISASIMILE
Film remake heavy with art metaphors?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2022
1%
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
1%
HAT
Role, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2022
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INAROW
Like metaphorical ducks, hopefully
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2022
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SLEEVE
Place to hide a metaphorical ace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2022
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MEEK
Like a metaphorical doormat
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2021
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HELM
Leader's metaphorical spot
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2021
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RAY
Bit of hope, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2021
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MAKEHAY
Be opportunistic, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2021
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TENFOOT
Like a metaphorical pole
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2021
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BOAT
Situation, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2020
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EAR
Attention, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2020
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NEEDLE
Item in a metaphorical haystack
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2020
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POKE
Pig's place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2020
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MELTINGPOT
Heterogeneous group, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 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
1%
ITSNOTYOUITSME
Blame-shifting breakup line ... or a homophonic hint to 20-, 34- and 41-Across
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2020
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BEAVERS
Busy ones, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2020
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HEARTBEAT
Small amount of time, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2020
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SEED
Little bit of doubt, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2020
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CATFEET
Sandburg's metaphorical fog carrier
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2019
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MEALTICKET
Announcer's voice, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2019
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LANDMINE
Explosive situation, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2018
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CLOSETS
Secrecy metaphors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2018

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How many possible solutions does "They're constantly shifting, in a metaphor" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 134 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SANDS (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "They're constantly shifting, in a metaphor"?
The best answer for "They're constantly shifting, in a metaphor" is SANDS with 5 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "They're constantly shifting, in a metaphor" 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 February 15, 2021.
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