Search Answers
Search Crossword Answers
Metaphor for an undesirable detour Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Metaphor for an undesirable detour . 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 DONOTPASSGO.
Today's Mini Crossword
Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall. Love the NYT Mini? You'll like our free daily Mini Crossword. Fresh puzzles every day, no paywall.
Crossword Answer For Metaphor for an undesirable detour:
You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.
40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | DONOTPASSGO Metaphor for an undesirable detour | (11) | ||
| 3% | SLOB Undesirable roommate | (4) | New York Times | Jan 25, 2026 |
| 3% | NEEDLES Bugs mostly undesired | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 3% | REROUTE Direct to a detour | (7) | Newsday | Dec 28, 2025 |
| 2% | ORPHAN Harpo dealt with new undesirable counterpart of widow? (6) | (6) | The Guardian Cryptic | Feb 3, 2026 |
| 2% | WILDFIRE Metaphor for a runaway success | (8) | New York Times | Feb 1, 2026 |
| 2% | PALATE Sense metaphor | (6) | Newsday | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 2% | OUTONALIMB Potentially at risk, metaphorically | (10) | New York Times | Jan 27, 2026 |
| 2% | LAVA Metaphorically molten part of a dessert | (4) | The Atlantic | Jan 25, 2026 |
| 2% | STIFFUPPERLIP *Composure metaphor in a P.G. Wodehouse title | (13) | LA Times Daily | Jan 25, 2026 |
Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles
Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide
We found 40 solutions for Metaphor for an undesirable detour. The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is DONOTPASSGO.
With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.
With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Metaphor for an undesirable detour.