Word describing a backslash (8) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Word describing a backslash (8) . 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is DIAGONAL.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DIAGONAL Word describing a backslash (8) (8)
6% VNECK Describing a sweater (5) The Telegraph Quick May 10, 2026
6% PORTRAY Describe or depict (7) (7) Mirror Classic May 9, 2026
6% TOWN Word with "ship" to describe local governance and community (4)
6% STINKSTANKSTUNK Alliterative trio of words describing the Grinch (15) USA Today Mar 17, 2026
6% SQUAREBRACKET Backslash neighbor (13) New York Times Jul 1, 2016
5% SPOONERISM What's self-described as birdwatching? (10) The Telegraph Toughie May 14, 2026
5% SKIRT Parody describing Republican is to go round (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed May 14, 2026
5% IPA Beer that might be described as hazy (3) The Atlantic May 13, 2026
5% HERO *Person who saves the day... and a word you may use to describe those being celebrated in this puzzle (4)
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We found 40 solutions for Word describing a backslash (8). The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is DIAGONAL.

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