Stabs in the back, say Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Stabs in the back, say . 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 KNIFES.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% KNIFES Stabs in the back, say (6)
9% IMPALE Stab (6) Thomas Joseph Oct 17, 2025
8% TRY Take a stab at? (3)
7% AIRCOOL Fan, say, of unemotional and relaxed backing tune (7) The Telegraph Toughie Nov 25, 2025
7% UTTERS Says (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 20, 2025
7% PATS __ on the back (4) LA Times Daily Nov 16, 2025
7% REARS Backs (5) The Telegraph Plusword Nov 14, 2025
7% IMEAN "That is to say …" (5) New York Times Mini Nov 5, 2025
7% LAID __-back (4) LA Times Daily Oct 29, 2025
7% ADAGE Saying (5) The Telegraph Quick Oct 23, 2025
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