Crossword answer
BACK
4 letters · Used for 42 different clues · 64 appearances · Last seen Daily Themed, August 21, 2026
Letter pattern
BACK
Clues that lead to BACK
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Stab in the ___ (betray)4Daily ThemedAug 21, 2026
One reinstated in the team?4Evening StandardAug 17, 2026
"Be right ___!"4USA TodayAug 8, 2026
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field4LA TimesJul 31, 2026
Support4Thomas JosephJul 23, 2026
Rear4The IndependentJul 22, 2026
--> ____ of my hand"4USA Today Quick CrossJul 20, 2026
Returned to support4Daily ExpressJul 14, 2026
Spine (4)4The SunJul 8, 2026
Support rugby player (4)4The SunJul 8, 2026
Second taxi returning with Kelvin (4)4The SunJun 19, 2026
Rugby player not in the scrum (4)4The SunJun 19, 2026
--> safe distance4USA Today Quick CrossJun 10, 2026
"I've got your ____"4USA Today Quick CrossJun 5, 2026
"___ to the Future Part II," sequel that starts exactly where the original stopped: with Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveling to the future4Daily ThemedJun 4, 2026
Give monetary support to someone in a venture4Everyday Puzzles DailyMay 19, 2026
Reverse side4Eugene ShefferMay 18, 2026
Endorse (4)4The GuardianApr 19, 2026
"Don't Look ___," 1978 Boston song about moving forward, embracing new beginnings, and not letting the past hold you down4Daily ThemedJan 5, 2026
Chess player with no large sponsor4The IndependentOct 3, 2025
Support line missed by player in game4The IndependentSep 22, 2025
Reverse4Evening StandardAug 21, 2025
"___ in the USA," song by Green Day that sounds like reminiscing about life in the U.S. of A4Daily ThemedJul 7, 2025
Place for an encouraging pat, usually4Daily ThemedJun 13, 2025
"I Go ___," 2004 song by Kenny Chesney that reminisces the days gone by4Daily ThemedMay 17, 2025
What can start each word within the starred clues' answers4NewsdayApr 27, 2025
"If I Could Turn ___ Time," song by Cher which is a powerful ballad about wishing for a way to undo mistakes4Daily ThemedApr 7, 2025
"___ to Black," Amy Winehouse song4Daily ThemedMar 25, 2025
"___ to December," song by Taylor Swift that you can add to your "Winter Playlist"4Daily ThemedDec 2, 2024
*Spine spot (see 4d)4Daily ThemedAug 7, 2024
___ crawl, swimming move with the "spine's place" in its name4Daily ThemedJun 4, 2024
"___ to Life," BBC One dark comedy-drama with a female lead, starring Daisy Haggard4Daily ThemedFeb 7, 2024
Amy Winehouse's "___ to Black"4Daily ThemedDec 29, 2023
"___ to December," 2010 Taylor Swift song from her third studio album "Speak Now" that peaked at number 6 on Billboard Hot 1004Daily ThemedDec 4, 2023
Have someone's ___ (offer unconditional support)4Daily ThemedJul 24, 2023
"___ in Black," 1980 AC/DC song that was a tribute to their former singer Bon Scott4Daily ThemedJul 17, 2023
"Welcome ___!" (greeting for someone who has returned)4Daily ThemedMay 29, 2023
"Welcome ___" (friendly greeting when one returns)4Daily ThemedJan 26, 2023
"___ To December," 2010 song by Taylor Swift whose title means the opposite of "front"4Daily ThemedJan 2, 2023
"___ in Black," 1980 AC/DC album that sold over 50 million copies worldwide4Daily ThemedFeb 19, 2022
Defender who'll retreat?4Evening StandardSep 9, 2021
Spot for the spine4Daily ThemedJul 15, 2021
About BACK in crosswords
BACK is a 4-letter answer that has appeared 64 times in our database across 42 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Stab in the ___ (betray)” in the Daily Themed crossword on August 21, 2026.
Other 4-letter answers
ASEAOn the Mediterranean
MERELake
FEETUnits of verse
NOSEPinocchio's tell
ICONPC picture
MAYAChichén Itzá builders
FROGAmphibious hopper
XENA"___: Warrior Princess," fantasy show where Lucy Lawless plays the powerful lead who gives the show its name
OPRYGrand Ole ___
RILEMake angry
RENOCity north of Carson City
SOFASettee
FESS__ up (admit guilt)
WELL"See ... "
Every appearance of BACK (64)
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Aug 21, 2026
Stab in the ___ (betray) · Daily Themed · 30 Down
Aug 17, 2026
One reinstated in the team? · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Aug 8, 2026
"Be right ___!" · USA Today · 5 Across
Jul 31, 2026
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field · LA Times · Down
Jul 23, 2026
Support · Thomas Joseph · 10 Across
Jul 22, 2026
Rear · The Independent · 7 Across
Jul 20, 2026
--> ____ of my hand" · USA Today Quick Cross · Down
Jul 14, 2026
Returned to support · Daily Express · 1 Across
Jul 8, 2026
Spine (4) · The Sun · 5 Down
Jul 8, 2026
Support rugby player (4) · The Sun · 5 Down
Jun 30, 2026
Returned to support · Daily Express · 1 Across
Jun 25, 2026
Support · The Independent · 15 Down
Jun 21, 2026
Rear · USA Today Quick Cross · Across
Jun 21, 2026
Rear · Evening Standard · 6 Across
Jun 19, 2026
Rugby player not in the scrum (4) · The Sun · 1 Across
Jun 19, 2026
Second taxi returning with Kelvin (4) · The Sun · 1 Across
Jun 10, 2026
--> safe distance · USA Today Quick Cross · Across
Jun 5, 2026
"I've got your ____" · USA Today Quick Cross · Across
Jun 5, 2026
Support · Eugene Sheffer · 33 Across
May 19, 2026
Give monetary support to someone in a venture · Everyday Puzzles Daily · 10
May 18, 2026
Reverse side · Eugene Sheffer · 37 Down
May 12, 2026
Rear · The Independent · 16 Across
Apr 19, 2026
Endorse (4) · The Guardian · 18 Down
Oct 3, 2025
Chess player with no large sponsor · The Independent · 16 Across
Sep 22, 2025
Support line missed by player in game · The Independent · 24 Down
Aug 21, 2025
Reverse · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Jul 22, 2025
Support · Evening Standard · 13 Across
Jul 7, 2025
"___ in the USA," song by Green Day that sounds like reminiscing about life in the U.S. of A · Daily Themed · 7 Down
Jun 13, 2025
Place for an encouraging pat, usually · Daily Themed · 28 Across
May 17, 2025
"I Go ___," 2004 song by Kenny Chesney that reminisces the days gone by · Daily Themed · 22 Down
Apr 27, 2025
What can start each word within the starred clues' answers · Newsday · Across
Apr 7, 2025
"If I Could Turn ___ Time," song by Cher which is a powerful ballad about wishing for a way to undo mistakes · Daily Themed · 57 Across
Mar 25, 2025
"___ to Black," Amy Winehouse song · Daily Themed · 7 Down
Jan 13, 2025
Support · Evening Standard · 30 Down
Dec 2, 2024
"___ to December," song by Taylor Swift that you can add to your "Winter Playlist" · Daily Themed · 14 Across
Aug 7, 2024
*Spine spot (see 4d) · Daily Themed · 53 Across
Jun 4, 2024
___ crawl, swimming move with the "spine's place" in its name · Daily Themed · 29 Down
Feb 9, 2024
Support · Evening Standard · 29 Down
Feb 7, 2024
"___ to Life," BBC One dark comedy-drama with a female lead, starring Daisy Haggard · Daily Themed · 52 Across
Feb 5, 2024
Rear · The Independent · 15 Down
Jan 23, 2024
Support · The Independent · 19 Down
Dec 29, 2023
Amy Winehouse's "___ to Black" · Daily Themed · 6 Down
Sep 15, 2023
Rear · Evening Standard · 6 Across
Jul 24, 2023
Have someone's ___ (offer unconditional support) · Daily Themed · 9 Down
Jul 17, 2023
"___ in Black," 1980 AC/DC song that was a tribute to their former singer Bon Scott · Daily Themed · 26 Down
May 29, 2023
"Welcome ___!" (greeting for someone who has returned) · Daily Themed · 36 Across
Jan 26, 2023
"Welcome ___" (friendly greeting when one returns) · Daily Themed · 19 Across
Jan 19, 2023
Stab in the ___ (betray) · Daily Themed · 1 Down
Jan 2, 2023
"___ To December," 2010 song by Taylor Swift whose title means the opposite of "front" · Daily Themed · 46 Down
Sep 16, 2022
Rear · Evening Standard · 6 Across
Aug 3, 2022
Support · Eugene Sheffer · 3 Down
Feb 19, 2022
"___ in Black," 1980 AC/DC album that sold over 50 million copies worldwide · Daily Themed · 16 Across
Sep 9, 2021
Defender who'll retreat? · Evening Standard · 33 Down
Jul 22, 2021
One reinstated in the team? · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Jul 15, 2021
Spot for the spine · Daily Themed · 45 Down
May 7, 2021
Reverse · Evening Standard · 6 Across
Feb 2, 2021
Rear · Evening Standard · 6 Across
Dec 25, 2019
Reverse · Evening Standard · 5 Down
May 2, 2019
Support · Evening Standard · 13 Across
Oct 3, 2018
Support · Evening Standard · 30 Down
Jan 12, 2018
Support · Evening Standard · 29 Down