Trouble, metaphorically Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HOTWATER Trouble, metaphorically (8) New York Times Apr 4, 2021
95% UPACREEK In trouble, metaphorically (8) New York Times Jul 19, 2020
9% LAP Luxury metaphor (3) Newsday Aug 31, 2025
9% ILLS Troubles (4) New York Times Aug 29, 2025
9% GALE Laughter metaphor (4) Newsday Aug 28, 2025
9% DA Troubles (2) USA Today Quick Aug 10, 2025
9% AILS Troubles (4) USA Today Quick Aug 10, 2025
9% STRATOSPHERE Metaphoric height (12) Newsday Aug 9, 2025
9% BESET Trouble (5) Thomas Joseph Aug 5, 2025
9% BESETS Troubles (6) Wall Street Journal Aug 5, 2025

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