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Here is the answer for the crossword clue *Metaphor for a failure last seen in LA Times Daily puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 11 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LEADBALLOON.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LEADBALLOON *Metaphor for a failure | (11) | LA Times Daily | Nov 18, 2020 |
| 3% | TOEDIP Cautious-beginning metaphor | (6) | Newsday | Nov 7, 2025 |
| 3% | BELLYFLOP Stomach failure in the pool? (5,4) | (9) | Mirror Cryptic | Nov 6, 2025 |
| 3% | SIEVE Metaphor for a bad goalie | (5) | New York Times | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 3% | ABC Epitome of easiness, metaphorically | (3) | The Atlantic | Oct 29, 2025 |
| 3% | THIRDRAIL Topic to avoid, metaphorically | (9) | LA Times Daily | Oct 28, 2025 |
| 3% | FIASCO Ludicrous failure | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 25, 2025 |
| 3% | DEADLOSS Complete failure | (8) | The Times Concise | Oct 25, 2025 |
| 3% | IRONS Metaphorical fire contents | (5) | Newsday | Oct 24, 2025 |
| 3% | RUIN Total failure | (4) | Commuter | Oct 23, 2025 |
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