The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word BOYS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
They’re “back in town,” per a 1976 hit crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| BOYS | 100 % | 4 |
Why may BOYS be the right solution?
The clue is referencing the song "The Boys Are Back in Town" by Thin Lizzy, which was a hit in 1976. The answer "BOYS" fits the clue and the song title.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: They’re “back in town,” per a 1976 hit
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- return
- roots
- arrive
- home
- egypt
- niger
- man
- beth
- omen
- bandy
- react
Crossword Answer definitions
BOYS noun- A young male.
- (diminutive) A male child: a son of any age.
- (diminutive) A male of any age, particularly one rather younger than the speaker.
- A male of low station, (especially as pejorative) a worthless male, a wretch; a mean and dishonest male, a knave.
- (now rare and usually offensive outside some Commonwealth nations) A male servant, slave, assistant, or employee, particularly:
- Any non-white male, regardless of age.
- A male animal, especially, in affectionate address, a male dog.
- A former low rank of various armed services; a holder of this rank.
- Heroin.
- (somewhat childish) A male (tree, gene, etc).
- The testicles.
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