The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BACKWATER which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1987.
Retreat from a stand taken crossword clue answers
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Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
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BACKWATER | 100 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Retreat from a stand taken
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- backwater
- horn
- position
- back
- bak
- nack
- run
- dall
- falls
- corner
- fall
- pull
Crossword Answer definitions
BACKWATER noun- The water held back by a dam or other obstruction
- A remote place; somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc.
- A rowing stroke in which the oar is pushed forward to stop the boat; see back water
- To row or paddle a backwater stroke.
- To vacillate on a long-held position.
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