The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word EASESUP , but the solution may also be RELENTS which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in LA Times).
Backs off crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| EASESUP | 56 % | 7 |
| RELENTS | 22 % | 7 |
| LETSUP | 11 % | 6 |
| EASES | 11 % | 5 |
Why may RELENTS be the right solution?
The word "RELENTS" means to soften in attitude, temper, or determination, which fits the clue "Backs off" as it implies a change in behavior or decision.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Backs off
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- back off
- back away
- backoff
- shrink back
- back out
- pull back
- back down
- retreating
- step back
- drop away
- backpedaled
- stand back
Crossword Answer definitions
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result EASESUP
More clues leading to the result RELENTS
More clues leading to the result LETSUP
- Abates
- Relaxes a bit
- Stops, as rain
- Slackens
- Backs off
- Goes from a downpour to a drizzle
- Diminishes
- Rains less intensely
- Relents
- Eases