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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Backed away after the first hint of something hot and unpleasant last seen in Times Quick Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 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 SHRANK.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SHRANK Backed away after the first hint of something hot and unpleasant | (6) | The Times Quick Cryptic | May 27, 2024 |
| 3% | SIEVE First Lady is backing something full of holes (5) | (5) | The Sun Two Speed | Oct 15, 2025 |
| 3% | SHIED Backed (away from) | (5) | New York Times | Oct 6, 2025 |
| 3% | ROD Word after hot or lightning | (3) | New York Times | Sep 1, 2025 |
| 3% | HOTPOTATO Controversial issue, something unpleasant in Jaws? | (9) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Aug 11, 2025 |
| 3% | ONSET The beginning of something, especially something unpleasant (5) | (5) | ||
| 2% | TEAM ___ spirit (something strengthened after a bonding session) | (4) | ||
| 2% | APART Secretary after answer right away (5) | (5) | The Guardian Cryptic | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 2% | SOUR Turn unpleasant | (4) | The Washington Post Mini | Oct 10, 2025 |
| 2% | LUST The hots | (4) | Universal | Oct 8, 2025 |
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