Take The More Difficult Path Metaphorically Crossword Clue

There is 1 exact and 174 possible answers.

We've checked our database and believe the answer is SWIMUPSTREAM which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
Check other possible answers below.

We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SWIMUPSTREAM

Updated: October 11, 2023

Also try..
Crossword Archives Known Letters Finder

			Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
Expand?		Letters	Answer	Clue
	99%	12	SWIMUPSTREAM	Exact Match!
	No meanings yet for this word...
	31%	11		Knot metaphorically representing a difficult challenge
	noun • any very difficult problem; insoluble in its own terms • an intricate knot tied by Gordius, the king of Phrygia, and cut by the sword of Alexander the Great after he heard that whoever undid it would become ruler of Asia
	26%	9		More difficult to navigate, like a muddy path
	No meanings yet for this word...

We think you're currently doing a New York Times crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

Something made for one's idols?
Cut (down)
Answer to the riddle "I form in an instant and last a lifetime. What am I?"

Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times06 Dec 2019	Across 38	SWIMUPSTREAM
This clue was last seen in the publications above.

Our Data

Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.

Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.

Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool

Check out past New York Times clues and answers, or the NYT Mini Crossword

	Clue	Source
1	1983 #1 hit with the lyric "Take, take, take what you need" New York Times - 03 Mar 2018	New York Times / 03 Mar 2018
2	Knot metaphorically representing a difficult challenge
3	Led a difficult team, metaphorically New York Times - 08 Sep 2023	New York Times / 08 Sep 2023
4	More difficult to navigate, like a muddy path
5	Path an electron may take moving in a constant magnetic field New York Times - 18 Jun 2021	New York Times / 18 Jun 2021
6	Path rather difficult claiming benefits in the end for poor Americans The Guardian Cryptic - 14 Mar 2014	The Guardian Cryptic / 14 Mar 2014
7	Take a new path ... or a hint to 20-, 36-, 41- and 57-Across New York Times - 20 Oct 2008	New York Times / 20 Oct 2008

Take The More Difficult Path Metaphorically Crossword Clue

Best Possible Answers

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

Clue Last Found In...

How's It Work?

Our Data

Similar Clues