Slips backward. Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Slips backward. . 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LAPSES.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LAPSES Slips backward. (6)
60% RATCHET Mechanical device preventing a wheel slipping backwards (7) The Guardian Quick Jan 16, 2016
8% EEW "Wee" backward (3)
8% SKID Slip (4) (4) Mirror Quick Oct 12, 2025
8% LAPSE A temporary failure or slip (5) The Times Specialist Sunday Oct 12, 2025
8% EVADE Slip away from (5) Newsday Oct 12, 2025
8% SKIDDER One slipping, perhaps (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 5, 2025
8% MASTER Learn backward and forward (6) LA Times Daily Oct 3, 2025
8% SWOT Backward Yanks study!? (4) (4) The Guardian Cryptic Sep 30, 2025
8% BANANAPEEL Classic thing to slip on (10) New York Times Sep 26, 2025
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