The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word STET which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2020.
Editor's backpedaling crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| STET | 100 % | 4 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Editor's backpedaling
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- crawfish
 - renege
 - retreat
 - backpedal
 - authors
 - bradley
 - drafting
 - editing
 - editor
 - editorial
 - encyclopedist
 - literati
 
Crossword Answer definitions
STET noun- A symbol used by proofreaders and typesetters to indicate that a word or phrase that was crossed out should still remain.
 
- To let (edited material) stand, or remain as it was.
 
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