Crossword clue

“Potentially at risk, metaphorically”

This clue appeared as 33-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
OUTONALIMB
Letters10
Starts withO
Ends withB
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 27, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Potentially at risk, metaphorically” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 27, 2026 as 33-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with O and ends with B, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Potentially at risk, metaphorically” clue?+

The answer is OUTONALIMB (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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