Backs the underdog Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Backs the underdog . 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 15 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ROOTSFORANUPSET.

Love the NYT Mini? Try our Mini.

Fresh puzzles every day, no paywall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Backs the underdog:

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ROOTSFORANUPSET Backs the underdog (15)
3% PAT ___ on the back (3) Universal Oct 7, 2025
3% OVERINDULGED Treated too well, vile underdog will turn nasty (12) (12) The Guardian Quiptic Oct 5, 2025
3% DEFEND Back (6) New York Times Sep 28, 2025
3% GIDEON Victorious military underdog in the Bible (6) New York Times Sep 18, 2025
3% UPSET Underdog victory (5) USA Today Aug 19, 2025
3% BETSON Backs, as the underdog (6) Universal May 1, 2025
2% SACRA Back bones (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 20, 2025
2% RECEDE Go back (6) LA Times Daily Oct 19, 2025
2% SASSES Talks back to (6) Newsday Oct 19, 2025
Backs the underdog Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for Backs the underdog. The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is ROOTSFORANUPSET.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Backs the underdog.