The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ERASE , but the solution may also be DELETE which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Backspace over crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ERASE | 90 % | 5 |
| DELETE | 10 % | 6 |
Why may DELETE be the right solution?
The answer "DELETE" fits the clue "Backspace over" because the backspace key on a keyboard is often used to delete characters or text.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Backspace over
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- delete
- erase
- undo
- abandon
- about
- above
- afar
- after
- again
- ago
- all
- amortisation
Crossword Answer definitions
ERASE noun- The operation of deleting data.
- To remove markings or information
- To obliterate information from (a storage medium), such as to clear or (with magnetic storage) to demagnetize.
- To obliterate (information) from a storage medium, such as to clear or to overwrite.
- To remove a runner from the bases via a double play or pick off play
- To be erased (have markings removed, have information removed or be cleared of information).
- To disregard (a group, an orientation, etc.); to prevent from having an active role in society.
- To kill; assassinate.
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 ERASE
- Rub out
- Clean the slate
- Delete
- Delete a file
- Destroy
- Expunge
- Free up space, in a way
- Get the lead out?
- Wipe away
- Wipe out