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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Metaphor for a tricky problem last seen in New York Times 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is KNOT.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | KNOT Metaphor for a tricky problem | (4) | New York Times | Jan 1, 2021 |
| 4% | HOTPOTATO Tricky problem * | (9) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 28, 2025 |
| 3% | WILDFIRE Metaphor for a runaway success | (8) | New York Times | Feb 1, 2026 |
| 3% | PALATE Sense metaphor | (6) | Newsday | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 3% | PICKLE Relish a tricky situation (6) | (6) | Mirror Cryptic | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 3% | STEPS Tricky things to navigate with a stroller | (5) | New York Times Mini | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 3% | OUTONALIMB Potentially at risk, metaphorically | (10) | New York Times | Jan 27, 2026 |
| 3% | ICAL Suffix with method or metaphor | (4) | New York Times | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 3% | TENTPOLES Metaphor for major movies | (9) | Newsday | Jan 17, 2026 |
| 3% | NOTEASY A bit tricky | (7) | Universal | Jan 16, 2026 |
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