The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word OWE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Be behind, in a way crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| OWE | 100 % | 3 |
Why may OWE be the right solution?
The word "owe" means to be in debt or behind in payment, which can be interpreted as being behind in a way.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Be behind, in a way
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Crossword Answer definitions
OWE verb- To be under an obligation to give something back to someone or to perform some action for someone.
- To have debt; to be in debt.
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