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Metaphor for idleness Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Metaphor for idleness 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 SLUG.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SLUG Metaphor for idleness | (4) | New York Times | Oct 4, 2024 |
| 3% | BADAPPLES Corrupting sorts, in an orchard metaphor | (9) | New York Times | Jul 14, 2026 |
| 3% | IRONCURTAIN Metaphorical Cold War barrier | (11) | New York Times | Jul 13, 2026 |
| 3% | COG Lowly worker, metaphorically | (3) | The Atlantic | Jul 12, 2026 |
| 3% | ASHES Metaphorical beginning or ending | (5) | New York Times | Jul 11, 2026 |
| 3% | DOORMAT Unassertive type, metaphorically | (7) | USA Today | Jul 7, 2026 |
| 3% | MAZE Metaphor for bureaucracy | (4) | Newsday | Jun 25, 2026 |
| 3% | DAISY Metaphor for freshness | (5) | Newsday | Jun 25, 2026 |
| 3% | SLAP Insult, metaphorically | (4) | New York Times | Jun 19, 2026 |
| 3% | SHOOTTHEBULL Engage in some idle conversation | (12) | USA Today | Jun 17, 2026 |
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