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Why you have to shift when it backs in (6) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | MOTIVE Why you have to shift when it backs in (6) | (6) | ||
| 7% | ILIE "Why would ___ to you?": 2 wds. | (4) | ||
| 7% | ALTERED Shifted and hesitated having lost head | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 7% | ASK "Why do you __?" | (3) | LA Times Daily | Dec 27, 2025 |
| 7% | SECONDPERSON Child on back by you | (12) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Dec 26, 2025 |
| 7% | ONCE Way back when | (4) | Newsday | Dec 4, 2025 |
| 6% | TRUE "You have a point" | (4) | USA Today | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 6% | UNFORTUNATELY You flatter nun when drunk, alas | (13) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 6% | DISTASTEFOR If you have a ____ something, you don't like it | (11) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Jan 4, 2026 |
| 6% | HOW "___ have you been?" | (3) |
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