The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BATHWATER which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Metaphorical throwaway crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| BATHWATER | 100 % | 9 |
Why may BATHWATER be the right solution?
The phrase "throw the baby out with the bathwater" is a metaphor meaning to get rid of something valuable while discarding something undesirable. "Bathwater" is a metaphorical throwaway because it represents the undesirable part of the phrase.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Metaphorical throwaway
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Crossword Answer definitions
BATHWATER noun- The water used in a bath (bathtub).
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