The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TOEHOLD which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2016.
Starting progress, metaphorically crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TOEHOLD | 100 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Starting progress, metaphorically
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- down
- gate
- bubble up
- effuse
- intumesce
- seat
- one
- dent
- gating
- movement
- bud
- budding
Crossword Answer definitions
TOEHOLD noun- A foothold small enough to support just the toe.
- (by extension) Any small advantage which allows one to make significant progress; a slight footing or foothold.
- A hold in which the aggressor bends back the opponent's foot.
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