They start behind the line Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue They start behind the line . 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is HALFBACKS.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HALFBACKS They start behind the line (9)
27% BELT Strike starts behind enemy lines tactically (4)
4% READYSETGO Starting line at a starting line (10) New York Times Oct 24, 2025
3% RUMPUSES Disturbances behind customs (8) The Times Quick Cryptic Dec 1, 2025
3% OCHE Line behind which darts players stand (4) Puzzler Backwords Nov 30, 2025
3% GRAFTER Worker starts to get really behind (7) The Times Quick Cryptic Nov 28, 2025
3% YES Word behind a nod (3)
3% OBEDIENCE Toeing the line (9) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 28, 2025
3% NETINCOME Bottom line (9) The Atlantic Nov 28, 2025
3% ELAL Line to the Mideast (4) Newsday Nov 27, 2025
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