Crossword clues for the word: DOORNAIL The word DOORNAIL has appeared as an answer to at least 8 crossword clues on different crossword puzzles. Crossword clues for DOORNAIL Showing 1 to 8 of 8 results Clue(s) Carpentry item in a common simile Deadness exemplified Deadness symbol Epitome of deadness Paradigm of deadness Something in a simile that's dead beyond doubt Symbol of deadness. Symbol of lifelessness