The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SHIED which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.
Backed (away from) crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SHIED | 100 % | 5 |
Why may SHIED be the right solution?
The word "shied" means to have backed away from something out of fear or hesitation. It fits the clue "Backed (away from)" because it describes the action of moving away from something.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Backed (away from)
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- retreated
- withdrew
- receded
- did in
- did it
- drove
- fell
- fell down
- fell flat
- fell for
- fell off
- fell out
Crossword Answer definitions
SHIED verb- To avoid due to timidness or caution.
- To jump back in fear.
- To throw sideways with a jerk; to fling
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