Instrument to lean against on the way back (4) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TUBA Instrument to lean against on the way back (4) (4) Puzzler Cryptic May 10, 2025
7% OLDFRIEND Buddy from way back (9) New York Times Midi Aug 26, 2026
7% RECLINES Kicks back, in a way (8) New York Times Aug 15, 2026
7% WIRY Lean and strong (4) USA Today Aug 15, 2026
7% TILTS Leans slightly (5) Commuter Aug 14, 2026
7% VERSUS Against (6) The Telegraph Quick Aug 13, 2026
7% ANTI Against (4) New York Times Aug 11, 2026
6% ITALIC Right-leaning type? (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 31, 2026
6% NAY Vote against (3) The Telegraph Quick Aug 28, 2026
6% PISA Leaning Tower city (4) New York Times Mini Aug 27, 2026

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