Headwinds often push them back, briefly Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ETAS Headwinds often push them back, briefly (4) New York Times Apr 11, 2015
5% PCS Mice are often near them (3) The Washington Post Mini Jan 30, 2026
5% EMBOSOM Clasp them briefly with heaving moobs (7) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 28, 2026
5% PULL Opposite of "push" (4) Newsday Jan 19, 2026
5% MBAS People often manage with them, in brief (4) New York Times Jan 17, 2026
5% EDGY Pushing the boundaries (4) Universal Jan 15, 2026
5% NUDGE Gentle push (5) Commuter Jan 12, 2026
5% BOSSED Pushed (around) (6) Eugene Sheffer Jan 9, 2026
5% SHOVE Push (5) USA Today Jan 4, 2026
5% URGES Pushes (5) LA Times Daily Jan 3, 2026

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