Playing the game, it has its ups and downs and some backing (12) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LEAPFROGGING Playing the game, it has its ups and downs and some backing (12) (12)
10% SEESAW It has its ups and downs! (6) USA Today Jan 3, 2026
8% YOYO It has its ups and downs (2-2) (4) The Guardian Quick Oct 21, 2025
7% SCRABBLE Game with its own dictionary (8) USA Today Jan 16, 2026
7% ESPN Its website has a "Fantasy" section (4) The Washington Post Mini Jan 14, 2026
7% SAM This America has its uncle (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Jan 10, 2026
7% VERB "Up" or "down," at times (4) Universal Dec 30, 2025
7% MEGA Excellent game is played (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Dec 26, 2025
7% ATE Had some Cheez-Its (3) USA Today Dec 22, 2025
7% ACTSOUT Plays up (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 20, 2025
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