Avoid, metaphorically Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Avoid, metaphorically . 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SIDESTEP.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SIDESTEP Avoid, metaphorically (8)
82% THIRDRAIL Topic to avoid, metaphorically (9) LA Times Daily Oct 28, 2025
9% TEETH Enforceability metaphor (5) LA Times Daily Mar 14, 2026
9% DODGE Avoid (5) Thomas Joseph Feb 27, 2026
9% PEAS Identicality metaphor (4) Newsday Feb 21, 2026
9% BED Metaphor for rice (3) Newsday Feb 6, 2026
8% SHIES ___ away from (avoids) (5) USA Today Mar 11, 2026
8% FLAG Warning sign in a relationship, metaphorically (4) New York Times Mini Mar 10, 2026
8% SHIED ___ away from (avoided) (5) Universal Mar 8, 2026
8% LOAFS Avoids work (5) Thomas Joseph Mar 2, 2026
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