Crossword answer
DRAWBACK
8 letters · Used for 5 different clues · 6 appearances · Last seen Daily Express, August 6, 2026
Letter pattern
DRAWBACK
Clues that lead to DRAWBACK
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Portray defender as a snag8Daily ExpressAug 6, 2026
Disadvantage defender after indecisive match8The IndependentMar 27, 2026
Will get out a gun in retaliation - that's the snag8Evening StandardNov 7, 2025
Shrink, which is a snag8Evening StandardMar 25, 2022
Disadvantage8Evening StandardJul 3, 2020
About DRAWBACK in crosswords
DRAWBACK is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 6 times in our database across 5 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Portray defender as a snag” in the Daily Express crossword on August 6, 2026.
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Every appearance of DRAWBACK (6)
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Aug 6, 2026
Portray defender as a snag · Daily Express · 1 Down
Mar 27, 2026
Disadvantage defender after indecisive match · The Independent · 16 Across
Nov 7, 2025
Will get out a gun in retaliation - that's the snag · Evening Standard · 32 Down
Mar 25, 2022
Shrink, which is a snag · Evening Standard · 29 Down
Oct 30, 2020
Will get out a gun in retaliation - that's the snag · Evening Standard · 32 Down
Jul 3, 2020
Disadvantage · Evening Standard · 30 Down