Crossword clues for Time, metaphorically 5 lettersAnswerClueSANDSMoments of time, metaphoricallySANDSTime, metaphoricallySANDSShifting particles, in a metaphor about timeSANDSMetaphor for timeSANDSMetaphor for time ... and, when divided into three words, puzzle theme found in the four longest across answersSANDSMetaphorical moments of timeARRIVEDHit the big time, metaphoricallyROUGHSEASTurbulent times, metaphoricallyCOLDDAYMetaphorical time in hellHEARTBEATSmall amount of time, metaphoricallySNAPSHOTBrief moment in time, metaphoricallyROUGHROADHard times, metaphoricallyAMONTHOFSUNDAYSLong time metaphorRAGSUnprosperous time, metaphoricallyAMONTHOFSUNDAYSMetaphorical long timeRAINYDAYFuture time of need, metaphoricallyRACETime opponent in a metaphorSTRUGGLEBUSMetaphorical ride for someone having a tough timeSPILLEDMILKMetaphor for something that can't be changed, and what's found five times in this puzzle?ACITYONAHILLMetaphor for America's standing as a beacon of hope, and what can literally be found four times in this puzzle