Success/failure metaphor Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Success/failure metaphor . 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 10 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SINKORSWIM.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SINKORSWIM Success/failure metaphor (10)
3% TOEDIP Cautious-beginning metaphor (6) Newsday Nov 7, 2025
3% SIEVE Metaphor for a bad goalie (5) New York Times Nov 4, 2025
3% SWIMMINGLY With great success (10) The Atlantic Nov 2, 2025
3% ECLAT Brilliant success (5) Universal Oct 30, 2025
3% ABC Epitome of easiness, metaphorically (3) The Atlantic Oct 29, 2025
3% THIRDRAIL Topic to avoid, metaphorically (9) LA Times Daily Oct 28, 2025
3% FIASCO Ludicrous failure (6) The Telegraph Quick Oct 25, 2025
3% DEADLOSS Complete failure (8) The Times Concise Oct 25, 2025
3% IRONS Metaphorical fire contents (5) Newsday Oct 24, 2025
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