Have reverse of desired effect Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Have reverse of desired effect . 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BACKFIRE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BACKFIRE Have reverse of desired effect (8)
4% IMPACT Have an effect on (6) Commuter Dec 29, 2025
3% URGE Strong desire (4) Commuter Jan 12, 2026
3% ITCH Restless desire (4) The Telegraph Quick Jan 12, 2026
3% INNOCUOUS Having no adverse effects (9) (9) Puzzler Jan 10, 2026
3% UTURN Reversal of position (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jan 9, 2026
3% BACKFLIP Reverse somersault (8) The Telegraph Quick Jan 7, 2026
3% YEN Desire (3) New York Times Dec 30, 2025
3% ASSET Desirable quality (5) Commuter Dec 27, 2025
3% ENACT Put into effect (5) LA Times Daily Dec 26, 2025
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