Backs justification Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Backs justification last seen in Telegraph Toughie 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is DEFENCE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DEFENCE Backs justification (7) The Telegraph Toughie Feb 16, 2016
4% EXCUSE Justification for an offense (6) Commuter Jan 9, 2026
4% REASON Justification (6) The Telegraph Quick Nov 1, 2025
3% AGO Back then (3)
3% ATREAR In back (6) Wall Street Journal Jan 14, 2026
2% STERN Back of the boat (5) USA Today Feb 2, 2026
2% RECEDE Draw back (6) Puzzler Backwords Feb 1, 2026
2% RETROCOOL Back in fashion (9) Universal Jan 29, 2026
2% AFT Back, on a boat (3)
2% RECOUP Gain back (6) The Times Concise Jan 28, 2026

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