The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word EASES which also is the latest solution we found used in Newsday in 2006.
Backs off, with "up" crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| EASES | 100 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Backs off, with "up"
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- delay
- square
- ease
- split
- top
- topped
- tops
- discharged
- gate
- give
- hook
- keep
Crossword Answer definitions
EASES verb- To free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc.
- To alleviate, assuage or lessen (pain).
- To give respite to (someone).
- To loosen or slacken the tension on a line.
- To reduce the difficulty of (something).
- To move (something) slowly and carefully.
- To lessen in severity.
- To proceed with little effort.
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