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 (2007 in Newsday).
Use the backspace crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| ERASE | 50 % | 5 | 
| DELETE | 50 % | 6 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Use the backspace
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- delete
 - erase
 - undo
 - eraser
 - alcoholism
 - answer
 - answering
 - appeal
 - back
 - backfire
 - bak
 - bay
 
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
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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