The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word RUST which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2019.
Lack of practice, metaphorically crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| RUST | 100 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Lack of practice, metaphorically
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- nonobservance
- rust
- looseness
- rusty
- rustiness
- force
- forces
- ape
- temple
- seat
- teeth
- child
Crossword Answer definitions
RUST noun- The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation.
- A similar substance based on another metal (usually with qualification, such as "copper rust").
- A reddish-brown color.
- A disease of plants caused by a reddish-brown fungus.
- Damage caused to stamps and album pages by a fungal infection.
- To oxidize, especially of iron or steel.
- To cause to oxidize.
- To be affected with the parasitic fungus called rust.
- To (cause to) degenerate in idleness; to make or become dull or impaired by inaction.
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