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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Backhanded compliment . 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 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is NEG.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | NEG Backhanded compliment | (3) | ||
| 40% | DAMNWITHFPRAISE Pay a backhanded compliment | (15) | ||
| 40% | INSULT Essence of a backhanded compliment | (6) | ||
| 35% | DAMNWITHFAINTPRAISE Pay a backhanded compliment, perhaps | (19) | New York Times | Jun 9, 2024 |
| 35% | ARARE "He's ___ breed!" (backhanded compliment) | (5) | ||
| 29% | TENNISPROS Ones who may give backhanded compliments? | (10) | LA Times Daily | Dec 5, 2024 |
| 4% | BRIBE Backhander | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 2, 2025 |
| 3% | EATITUP Savor a compliment | (7) | USA Today | Sep 8, 2025 |
| 2% | ATTRIBUTES Properties American, given time, compliments | (10) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Oct 30, 2025 |
| 2% | STEWART Booboo ___, actor of the eerie "Twilight" series which compliments his spooky "boo" nickname | (7) |
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