Use the backspace key, perhaps Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Use the backspace key, perhaps . 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 ERASE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ERASE Use the backspace key, perhaps (5)
98% DELETE Use the backspace key, perhaps (6)
7% UNLOCK Use a key to open (6) The Times Concise Jan 17, 2026
7% ERASED Used the backspace key (6) Universal Aug 21, 2016
7% ERASES Uses the backspace key (6)
6% ERE Before, as used by Blake, perhaps (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 8, 2026
6% END Seldom-used PC key (3) New York Times Feb 7, 2026
6% ESC PC key used to make an exit (3)
6% ISLET Key (5) LA Times Daily Jan 2, 2026
6% TYPE Use a key to enter? (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 21, 2025
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