Crossword answer

BACKPEDAL

9 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 3 appearances · Last seen The Independent, April 27, 2026

Letter pattern

BACKPEDAL

Starts with B, ends with L · 9 letters

Clues that lead to BACKPEDAL

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ClueLettersPuzzleLast seen

Sponsor Democrat in desperate plea to change your mind9The IndependentApr 27, 2026 Move backward quickly in boxing ring (9)9The SunApr 16, 2026 Second friend claiming editor is to reverse course (9)9The SunApr 16, 2026

About BACKPEDAL in crosswords

BACKPEDAL is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 3 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Sponsor Democrat in desperate plea to change your mind” in the The Independent crossword on April 27, 2026.

Other 9-letter answers

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Every appearance of BACKPEDAL (3)

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Apr 27, 2026

Sponsor Democrat in desperate plea to change your mind · The Independent · 1 Across

Apr 16, 2026

Move backward quickly in boxing ring (9) · The Sun · 19 Across

Apr 16, 2026

Second friend claiming editor is to reverse course (9) · The Sun · 19 Across