Crossword answer
BACKWARDS
9 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen The Sun, June 12, 2026
Letter pattern
BACKWARDS
Clues that lead to BACKWARDS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Regressively (9)9The SunJun 12, 2026
Second rooms in hospital underdeveloped (9)9The SunJun 12, 2026
About BACKWARDS in crosswords
BACKWARDS is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Regressively (9)” in the The Sun crossword on June 12, 2026.
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Every appearance of BACKWARDS (2)
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Jun 12, 2026
Regressively (9) · The Sun · 17 Across
Jun 12, 2026
Second rooms in hospital underdeveloped (9) · The Sun · 17 Across