Metaphor for an undesirable detour Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DONOTPASSGO Metaphor for an undesirable detour (11)
3% NEEDLES Bugs mostly undesired (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 13, 2026
3% REROUTE Direct to a detour (7) Newsday Dec 28, 2025
2% FLOOD Overwhelming amount, metaphorically (5) New York Times Mini Jan 16, 2026
2% HERDINGCATS Unwieldy situation, metaphorically (11) New York Times Jan 16, 2026
2% MILDEW Undesirable growth of plant factory justified in report (6) The Times Cryptic Jan 16, 2026
2% KIDGLOVES Metaphor for gentle handling (9) Newsday Jan 14, 2026
2% WIRE Finish line, metaphorically (4) The Atlantic Jan 9, 2026
2% DUSTBINS Metaphors for forgotten history (8) Newsday Jan 2, 2026
2% GAMBLERS People who might like to roll the dice, literally and metaphorically (8) The Atlantic Jan 2, 2026
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