Crossword answer

DRAWBACKS

9 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 4 appearances · Last seen The Independent, January 13, 2026

Letter pattern

DRAWBACKS

Starts with D, ends with S · 9 letters

Clues that lead to DRAWBACKS

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'ard up. With support, finally overcomes disadvantages9The IndependentJan 13, 2026 Disadvantages9Evening StandardAug 15, 2025

About DRAWBACKS in crosswords

DRAWBACKS is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 4 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “'ard up. With support, finally overcomes disadvantages” in the The Independent crossword on January 13, 2026.

Other 9-letter answers

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Every appearance of DRAWBACKS (4)

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Jan 13, 2026

'ard up. With support, finally overcomes disadvantages · The Independent · 3 Down

Aug 15, 2025

Disadvantages · Evening Standard · 15 Across

Jul 9, 2021

Disadvantages · Evening Standard · 15 Across

Jun 21, 2019

Disadvantages · Evening Standard · 15 Across