Having moved backwards, was defeated (8) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Having moved backwards, was defeated (8) . 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 REVERSED.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% REVERSED Having moved backwards, was defeated (8) (8)
7% NED Lion's home, backward (3)
7% TROMP Defeat soundly (5) Newsday Dec 18, 2025
7% LOSE Get defeated (4) USA Today Dec 18, 2025
7% IWIN "You're defeated!" (4) Newsday Dec 16, 2025
7% EEW "Wee" backward (3)
7% ROUT Defeat (4) Puzzler Backwords Dec 3, 2025
7% UNSEAT Defeat, as an incumbent (6) Universal Dec 3, 2025
7% EBBS Backward flows (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 26, 2025
7% RETROGRADE Backward (10) (10) The Guardian Quick Nov 24, 2025
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