Search Answers
Search Crossword Answers
Back Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Back last seen in New York Times puzzle. We have found 42 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is DEFEND.
Love the NYT Mini? Try our Mini. You'll like our free daily Mini Crossword.
Fresh puzzles every day, no paywall.
Crossword Answer For Back:
You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.
35 Potential Answers:
| Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEFEND Back | (6) | New York Times | Sep 28, 2025 |
| REAR Back | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Aug 25, 2025 |
| FINANCE Back | (7) | Wall Street Journal | Feb 12, 2025 |
| AGO Back | (3) | The Telegraph Mini | Feb 7, 2025 |
| REVERSE Back (7) | (7) | Puzzler | Dec 24, 2024 |
| ENDORSE Back (7) | (7) | The Guardian Quick | Aug 2, 2024 |
| FUND Back | (4) | LA Times Daily | Feb 10, 2024 |
| HIND Back | (4) | New York Times | Nov 30, 2022 |
| SUPPORT Back | (7) | New York Times | Mar 19, 2022 |
| AFT Back | (3) | Wall Street Journal | Jul 29, 2021 |
7 Similar Clues:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27% | BACON Back, no back, no back, back? | (5) | ||
| 26% | PAT ___ on the back | (3) | Universal | Oct 7, 2025 |
| 26% | ANTI Not backing | (4) | LA Times Daily | Aug 31, 2025 |
| 26% | INAROW Back-to-back | (6) | Newsday | Jun 27, 2024 |
| 26% | FACING Not back-to-back with | (6) | LA Times Daily | Dec 26, 2022 |
| 26% | ONEAFTERANOTHER Back-to-back | (15) | Wall Street Journal | Dec 17, 2019 |
| 26% | DOSADOS Back to back. | (7) |
Last appeared together with the following clues in New York Times puzzle
Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles
Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide
In this clue, "Back" is a hint that suggests support or financial backing. "FUND" fits perfectly as it means to financially support a cause or project. In crosswords, simple clues like this often rely on double meanings to lead you to the correct answer.