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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% | LOOSECANNON Nautically based metaphor for an uncontrollable person | (11) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Dec 14, 2025 |
| 3% | LAPSE Failure (5) | (5) | Mirror Quick | Dec 12, 2025 |
| 3% | CANOFWORMS *Metaphorical container similar to Pandora's box | (10) | LA Times Daily | Dec 9, 2025 |
| 3% | CRAW Metaphorical sticking point | (4) | USA Today | Dec 7, 2025 |
| 3% | FENCE Metaphorical place of indecision | (5) | New York Times | Nov 23, 2025 |
| 3% | NOD Approval metaphor | (3) | Newsday | Nov 22, 2025 |
| 3% | TONGUE Metaphorical wagger | (6) | Newsday | Nov 20, 2025 |
| 3% | OUTAGES Power failures | (7) | Commuter | Nov 19, 2025 |
| 3% | DOOMS Destines to failure | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Nov 17, 2025 |
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