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Metaphorical failure (... letters 3-8) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LEADBALLOON Metaphorical failure (... letters 3-8) | (11) | Universal | Sep 14, 2023 |
| 9% | LAPSE Failure of memory | (5) | Commuter | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 9% | BOMBS Complete failures | (5) | LA Times Daily | Jan 1, 2026 |
| 9% | DUD Failure | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Oct 15, 2025 |
| 8% | WIRE Finish line, metaphorically | (4) | The Atlantic | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 8% | NOWINSITUATION Thing bound to end in failure | (14) | New York Times | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 8% | DUSTBINS Metaphors for forgotten history | (8) | Newsday | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 8% | OVEN Appliance that's a metaphor for a hot day | (4) | USA Today | Dec 31, 2025 |
| 8% | SHIRT Gambler's big loss, metaphorically | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 27, 2025 |
| 8% | FIASCO Humiliating failure (6) | (6) | Mirror Classic | Dec 24, 2025 |
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