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Metaphorical target of a fruitless pursuit Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Metaphorical target of a fruitless pursuit last seen in LA Times Daily 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 11 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SHINYOBJECT.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SHINYOBJECT Metaphorical target of a fruitless pursuit | (11) | LA Times Daily | Jun 6, 2015 |
| 3% | AFTER In pursuit of | (5) | Universal | Oct 3, 2025 |
| 3% | LITERAL Not metaphorical | (7) | Commuter | Sep 9, 2025 |
| 3% | WILDGOOSECHASE Fruitless pursuit | (14) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 23, 2024 |
| 2% | LIP Disrespect metaphor | (3) | Newsday | Oct 18, 2025 |
| 2% | PALATE Taste, metaphorically | (6) | New York Times | Oct 13, 2025 |
| 2% | SHOTAT Targeted, as a target | (6) | New York Times | Oct 11, 2025 |
| 2% | MASK Deception metaphor | (4) | Newsday | Oct 11, 2025 |
| 2% | WEB Metaphor for intrigue | (3) | Newsday | Oct 10, 2025 |
| 2% | BURN Aloe target | (4) | LA Times Daily | Oct 9, 2025 |
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