Tough puzzle, metaphorically Crossword Clue

Last Seen in:

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Tough puzzle, metaphorically last seen in Wall Street Journal 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 KNOT.

Today's Mini Crossword

Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Tough puzzle, metaphorically:

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% KNOT Tough puzzle, metaphorically (4) Wall Street Journal May 12, 2016
7% NOD Approval metaphor (3) Newsday Nov 22, 2025
7% TONGUE Metaphorical wagger (6) Newsday Nov 20, 2025
7% REINS Metaphor for control (5) LA Times Daily Nov 15, 2025
7% DODO Obsolescence metaphor (4) Newsday Nov 15, 2025
7% EASIER Not as tough (6) Universal Oct 27, 2025
7% LITERAL Not metaphorical (7) Commuter Sep 9, 2025
6% ASH Tough wood (3) Thomas Joseph Dec 5, 2025
6% REBUS Picture puzzle (5) The Times Concise Dec 2, 2025
6% BRUISER Tough guy (7) New York Times Mini Nov 27, 2025

Last appeared together with the following clues in Wall Street Journal puzzle

Tough puzzle, metaphorically Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for Tough puzzle, metaphorically. The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is KNOT.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Tough puzzle, metaphorically.