Needing a pat on the back? Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Needing a pat on the back? . 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is GASSY.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GASSY Needing a pat on the back? (5)
9% CREW Staff patted themselves on the back? (4) The Telegraph Toughie Sep 23, 2025
8% DAB Pat (3) The Telegraph Quick Jul 21, 2025
7% SOIL Potting need (4) Thomas Joseph Oct 14, 2025
7% MITTS Catchers' needs (5) Thomas Joseph Oct 14, 2025
7% OAR Rower's need (3) TV Oct 12, 2025
7% ACHED Needed a massage (5) Thomas Joseph Oct 10, 2025
7% REED Clarinet need (4) Wall Street Journal Oct 9, 2025
7% APT Appropriate (anagram of "pat") (3)
7% COYPU Back-up needed to follow simpering rodent (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Oct 7, 2025
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