Backs off somewhat, ever so faint: run! (4) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Backs off somewhat, ever so faint: run! (4) featured in Guardian Quick Cryptic puzzle on February 7, 2026. 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TROT.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TROT Backs off somewhat, ever so faint: run! (4) (4) The Guardian Quick Cryptic Feb 7, 2026
6% FLEE Run off (4) Thomas Joseph Jan 28, 2026
6% SWOON Faint (5) The Telegraph Mini Jan 13, 2026
6% ABIT Ever so slightly (4) USA Today Nov 20, 2025
6% ATAD Ever so slightly (4) Universal Nov 2, 2025
5% RATHER Somewhat (6) (6) Mirror Classic Feb 5, 2026
5% NOSTRUM Most run off for remedy (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Feb 1, 2026
5% CARDINALSPIN Arizona running back's evasive maneuver? (12) LA Times Daily Feb 1, 2026
5% MEH So-so (3) Universal Jan 31, 2026
5% MIFF Annoy somewhat (4) Newsday Jan 28, 2026

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