Deleting letters, in a way Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Deleting letters, in a way . 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 11 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BACKSPACING.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BACKSPACING Deleting letters, in a way (11)
9% ERASE Delete (5) The Telegraph Quick May 28, 2026
9% EFFACES Deletes (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 15, 2026
8% STETS Cancels a deletion (5) Wall Street Journal May 6, 2026
8% REMOVE Delete (6) Thomas Joseph Mar 13, 2026
7% PAVE ___ the way (4) Universal Jun 9, 2026
7% ANNUL Invalidate yearbook having deleted the latter article (5) The Telegraph Toughie Jun 4, 2026
7% VERBATIM To the letter (8) (8) The Guardian Quick Jun 1, 2026
7% EDGEWISE How this puzzle's solvers can't get a word in? (Hint: string together the deleted letters) (8) Premier Sunday May 31, 2026
7% DEAR Letter opener (4) LA Times Daily May 31, 2026
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