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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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LAPSES Slips backward. (6)
60% RATCHET Mechanical device preventing a wheel slipping backwards (7) The Guardian Quick Jan 16, 2016
9% ERRS Slips (4)
9% SLIDE Slip and ____ (5) The Telegraph Plusword May 14, 2026
9% ERROR Slip (5) Thomas Joseph May 14, 2026
9% ASS ___-backward (3) New York Times Apr 20, 2026
8% DONS Slips into, as clothes (4) LA Times Daily Jun 15, 2026
8% ELUDED Slipped past (6) Premier Sunday Jun 14, 2026
8% AFT Backward, to boaters (3) Wall Street Journal Jun 13, 2026
8% HALLPASS Student's slip (8) New York Times Mini Jun 13, 2026
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