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Rear of a ship Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Rear of a ship last seen in Puzzler Backwords puzzle. 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 STERN.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | STERN Rear of a ship | (5) | Puzzler Backwords | Feb 18, 2024 |
| 98% | AFT Rear of a ship | (3) | ||
| 37% | ASTERN To the rear (of a ship) | (6) | The Times Concise | Dec 4, 2019 |
| 29% | ASTERNSTANDARDTIME Clock setting at the rear of a ship? | (18) | Premier Sunday | Jan 16, 2022 |
| 28% | POOP Rear part of ship that is reversible (4) | (4) | The Guardian Quick Cryptic | Oct 11, 2025 |
| 24% | DRAFTDODGER Medical pro who avoids the rear of the ship? | (11) | LA Times Daily | Jul 22, 2022 |
| 20% | STERNER The queen goes to the rear of the ship looking more severe (7) | (7) | ||
| 4% | STEP ___ to the rear | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Dec 6, 2025 |
| 4% | POOPDECK Flat surface at rear of ship (4,4) | (8) | The Guardian Quick | Nov 6, 2025 |
| 4% | ENDER Rear's rear? | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Sep 17, 2025 |
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In nautical terms, the "rear of a ship" is referred to as the "stern." This is where the steering mechanisms are usually located. Knowing this helps you fill in "STERN" when you encounter similar clues in crossword puzzles.