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Backpedaling phrase Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Backpedaling phrase last seen in USA Today 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ORNOT.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ORNOT Backpedaling phrase | (5) | USA Today | Jan 26, 2021 |
| 3% | MANTRA Repeated phrase | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 8, 2025 |
| 3% | IDIOM Phrase | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Sep 23, 2025 |
| 3% | RIFF Jazz phrase | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Sep 3, 2025 |
| 2% | ANTE Up the ___ (poker phrase) | (4) | ||
| 2% | ASTOLDTO Phrase before a memoir co-author | (8) | Premier Sunday | Oct 5, 2025 |
| 2% | EIS "___ for elephant" (speller's phrase): 2 wds. | (3) | ||
| 2% | MINDIFISMOKE Punny phrase on a pitmaster's apron, perhaps | (12) | USA Today | Sep 29, 2025 |
| 2% | ASIN Spelling-out phrase | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Sep 23, 2025 |
| 2% | ITISWHATITIS Phrase akin to "C'est la vie" | (12) | USA Today | Sep 21, 2025 |
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