Crossword Answer For
Back muscle, informally
Last seen in Universal Crossword January 12, 2026 Answers
For the clue "Back muscle, informally" from the Universal Crossword crossword (January 12, 2026), we recommend LAT as the answer. It's 3 letters long and has a 99% confidence rating out of 176 possible solutions. Our ranking takes into account how often each answer has appeared in crossword puzzles for this and related clues.
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176 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
LAT
Back muscle, informally
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
99%
LAT
Back muscle, informally
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
10%
BICEP
Two-headed muscle, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
10%
BICEP
Two-headed muscle, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
10%
GLUTE
Posterior muscle, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
10%
GLUTE
Posterior muscle, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
5%
BFF
One to share a matching bracelet with, informally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
5%
BFF
One to share a matching bracelet with, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
5%
SASSES
Talks back to
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
5%
SASSES
Talks back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
5%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
LAID
__-back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
LAID
__-back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
HERE
"Come back __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
HERE
"Come back __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
FREERIDES
Full scholarships, informally
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
5%
FREERIDES
Full scholarships, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
5%
TRIMS
Cuts back a bit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
5%
TRIMS
Cuts back a bit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
5%
PEC
Chest muscle, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
5%
PEC
Chest muscle, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
5%
MANI
Digital art, informally?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
5%
MANI
Digital art, informally?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
5%
SASS
Talk back to
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
5%
SASS
Talk back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
5%
EID
Ramadan-ending holiday, informally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
5%
EID
Ramadan-ending holiday, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
5%
INDY
Annual May auto race, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
INDY
Annual May auto race, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
RELO
Move, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
5%
RELO
Move, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
5%
RESETS
Goes back to zero
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
RESETS
Goes back to zero
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
BEERBRAT
Oktoberfest sausage, informally
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
5%
BEERBRAT
Oktoberfest sausage, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
5%
RECANTS
Takes back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
5%
RECANTS
Takes back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
5%
BOPS
Catchy tunes, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
5%
BOPS
Catchy tunes, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
5%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
5%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
5%
NFLDRAFT
Annual Player Selection Meeting, informally
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
5%
NFLDRAFT
Annual Player Selection Meeting, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
5%
RUES
Wants to take back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
5%
RUES
Wants to take back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
5%
UNDO
Go back a step
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
5%
UNDO
Go back a step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
5%
UBER
Very, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
5%
UBER
Very, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
5%
TAKESTHEL
Admits defeat, informally
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
5%
TAKESTHEL
Admits defeat, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
5%
UKE
Luau instrument, informally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
5%
UKE
Luau instrument, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
5%
RESTORE
Put back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
5%
RESTORE
Put back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
5%
ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
5%
ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
5%
ECHO
Bounce back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
5%
ECHO
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
5%
TAT
Parlor piece, informally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
5%
TAT
Parlor piece, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
5%
TROU
Pants, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
5%
TROU
Pants, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
5%
APEMEN
Primitive bipeds, informally
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
5%
APEMEN
Primitive bipeds, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
5%
IMISSEDYOU
"So happy to be back together!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
5%
IMISSEDYOU
"So happy to be back together!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
5%
TIL
Up to, informally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
5%
TIL
Up to, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
5%
BAJA
Cal. neighbor, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
5%
BAJA
Cal. neighbor, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
5%
GTS
Some classic muscle cars
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
5%
GTS
Some classic muscle cars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
5%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
5%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
5%
CAMS
Vlogger devices, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
5%
CAMS
Vlogger devices, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
5%
BOCA
Florida coastal city, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
5%
BOCA
Florida coastal city, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
5%
RECS
Critics' picks, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
5%
RECS
Critics' picks, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
5%
EBBS
Flows back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
5%
EBBS
Flows back
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
5%
SAMS
Costco rival, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
5%
SAMS
Costco rival, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
5%
RESET
Go back to zero
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
5%
RESET
Go back to zero
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
5%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
5%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
5%
NEWBS
Novice gamers, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
5%
NEWBS
Novice gamers, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
5%
RETREAD
Go back over
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
RETREAD
Go back over
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
SEESAWS
Goes back and forth
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
5%
SEESAWS
Goes back and forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
5%
ANSWERS
Gets back to
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
ANSWERS
Gets back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
SLAY
Crush it, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
SLAY
Crush it, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
SITON
Hold back, as information
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
SITON
Hold back, as information
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
RALLY
Bounce back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
5%
RALLY
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
5%
LOTSA
Many, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
5%
LOTSA
Many, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
5%
PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
ONESEC
"Be right back ... "
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
5%
ONESEC
"Be right back ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
5%
EAGLE
Old quarter back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
5%
EAGLE
Old quarter back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
MARG
Cocktail at a taqueria, informally
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
5%
MARG
Cocktail at a taqueria, informally
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
5%
LACTIC
Kind of acid produced in muscle tissue
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
LACTIC
Kind of acid produced in muscle tissue
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
5%
JAG
Car with a wildcat logo, informally
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
JAG
Car with a wildcat logo, informally
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
REVISITS
Comes back to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
REVISITS
Comes back to
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
REENTER
Go back in
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
5%
REENTER
Go back in
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
5%
DOPE
Suss (out), informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
DOPE
Suss (out), informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
SYNTHS
Electronic keyboards, informally
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
SYNTHS
Electronic keyboards, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
TURNT
Excited or drunk, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
5%
TURNT
Excited or drunk, informally
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
5%
TBIRD
Classic car, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
5%
TBIRD
Classic car, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
5%
TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
MEDS
Pharmacy orders, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
MEDS
Pharmacy orders, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
SHROOM
Trippy fungus, informally
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
SHROOM
Trippy fungus, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
THOU
$1,000, informally
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
THOU
$1,000, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
ORANG
Sumatran primate, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
ORANG
Sumatran primate, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
UMAMIBOMB
Condiment that adds strong, rich flavor, informally
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
UMAMIBOMB
Condiment that adds strong, rich flavor, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
ORDOC
Surgeon, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
ORDOC
Surgeon, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
REVIVE
Bring back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
REVIVE
Bring back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
EBB
Flow back to sea
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
EBB
Flow back to sea
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
MINIFIG
Lego character, informally
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
MINIFIG
Lego character, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
PAT
___ on the back
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
PAT
___ on the back
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
CARB
Bread or rice, informally
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
5%
CARB
Bread or rice, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
5%
HANG
Kick back (with)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
5%
HANG
Kick back (with)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
5%
UKES
Island instruments, informally
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
5%
UKES
Island instruments, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
5%
WEAKTEA
Bad argument, informally
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
WEAKTEA
Bad argument, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
REP
Public image, informally
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
REP
Public image, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
CON
Fan gathering, informally
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
CON
Fan gathering, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
REPO
Take back, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
REPO
Take back, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
REMAND
Send back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
REMAND
Send back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
SPORTUTE
Many a Jeep vehicle, informally
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
SPORTUTE
Many a Jeep vehicle, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
ALOTTABIT
Very much, informally
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
ALOTTABIT
Very much, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
BIFLAG
Pink, purple and blue symbol of pride, informally
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
BIFLAG
Pink, purple and blue symbol of pride, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
TANKS
Sleeveless tops, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
TANKS
Sleeveless tops, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
COLLAB
Work together on a song, informally
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
5%
COLLAB
Work together on a song, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
5%
STREETCRED
Respect earned in a community, informally
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
5%
STREETCRED
Respect earned in a community, informally
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
5%
COW
Cash back?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
COW
Cash back?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
BFFS
Pair sharing halves of a heart charm, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
BFFS
Pair sharing halves of a heart charm, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
ERAS
Phases of life, informally
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
ERAS
Phases of life, informally
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
UVRAY
Sunscreen target, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
5%
UVRAY
Sunscreen target, informally
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
5%
GODTIER
On an elite level, informally
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
5%
GODTIER
On an elite level, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
5%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
5%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
5%
LBOMB
Relationship-deepening word, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
5%
LBOMB
Relationship-deepening word, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
5%
LIL
Small, informally
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
5%
LIL
Small, informally
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
ALTS
Side social media accounts, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
5%
ALTS
Side social media accounts, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
5%
PRUNE
Cut back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
5%
PRUNE
Cut back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
EMOTIONAL
Holding back tears, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
5%
EMOTIONAL
Holding back tears, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
KIWIS
Auckland residents, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
KIWIS
Auckland residents, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
ECHOES
Bounces back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
ECHOES
Bounces back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
5%
SESH
Meetup, informally
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
SESH
Meetup, informally
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
5%
RENO
Home update, informally
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
5%
RENO
Home update, informally
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
5%
HIND
Like back legs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
HIND
Like back legs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
MERCH
Concert souvenirs, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
5%
MERCH
Concert souvenirs, informally
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
5%
NOCAP
"I'm serious," informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
NOCAP
"I'm serious," informally
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
STAN
Fervent supporter, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
5%
STAN
Fervent supporter, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
5%
APOP
Per person, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
5%
APOP
Per person, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
ERIC
Hall of Fame running back Dickerson
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
ERIC
Hall of Fame running back Dickerson
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
SPECS
Glasses, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
SPECS
Glasses, informally
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
LOUDER
"For those in the back!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
LOUDER
"For those in the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
LAMBOS
Italian sports cars, informally
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
5%
LAMBOS
Italian sports cars, informally
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
5%
STACHE
What may be right under your nose, informally
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
5%
STACHE
What may be right under your nose, informally
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
5%
MIA
Absent, informally
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
5%
MIA
Absent, informally
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
5%
ZOOM
Company that ironically ordered employees back to its offices in 2023
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
5%
ZOOM
Company that ironically ordered employees back to its offices in 2023
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
5%
STAYTHERE
"Don't move a muscle!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
5%
STAYTHERE
"Don't move a muscle!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
5%
POT
Dispensary purchase, informally
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
5%
POT
Dispensary purchase, informally
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
REVERTS
Changes back (to)
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
5%
REVERTS
Changes back (to)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
5%
RECLAIM
Win back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
5%
RECLAIM
Win back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
EMU
Shaggy outback runner
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
EMU
Shaggy outback runner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
FREETHROWLINE
Court marking that's 15 feet from the backboard
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
FREETHROWLINE
Court marking that's 15 feet from the backboard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
ELI
Former quarterback Manning
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
ELI
Former quarterback Manning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
ABS
Six-pack muscles
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
ABS
Six-pack muscles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
LEE
Suni honored with the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
LEE
Suni honored with the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
OLDIE
Throwback hit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
OLDIE
Throwback hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
DORA
Cartoon explorer with a talking backpack
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
DORA
Cartoon explorer with a talking backpack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
ACHING
Like post-marathon muscles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
ACHING
Like post-marathon muscles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
ARI
D-backs, in box scores
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
ARI
D-backs, in box scores
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
BURN
Cutting comeback
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
BURN
Cutting comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
WAR
"Starship Troopers" backdrop
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
WAR
"Starship Troopers" backdrop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
QUADS
Thigh muscles, familiarly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
QUADS
Thigh muscles, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
PECS
Chest muscles, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
PECS
Chest muscles, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
NOTRE
"The Hunchback of __ Dame"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
NOTRE
"The Hunchback of __ Dame"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
WWI
"Wonder Woman" backdrop, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
WWI
"Wonder Woman" backdrop, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
SSN
Fig. in a background check
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
SSN
Fig. in a background check
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
DELTS
Bench press muscles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
DELTS
Bench press muscles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
ISTOO
Childish comeback
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
ISTOO
Childish comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
RANDOS
People in the background of a selfie, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
RANDOS
People in the background of a selfie, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
SKY
Rainbow backdrop
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
SKY
Rainbow backdrop
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
LEDGER
"Brokeback Mountain" star Heath
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
LEDGER
"Brokeback Mountain" star Heath
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
SPEEDS
Podcast playback options
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
SPEEDS
Podcast playback options
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
PALEO
Throwback diet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
PALEO
Throwback diet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
WIT
One with snappy comebacks
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
WIT
One with snappy comebacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
SHE
___ shed (backyard retreat)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
SHE
___ shed (backyard retreat)
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
GTI
VW hatchback
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
GTI
VW hatchback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
TROY
Former quarterback Aikman
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
TROY
Former quarterback Aikman
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
MOONWALK
Dance move also known as a backslide
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
MOONWALK
Dance move also known as a backslide
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
FLAK
Pushback
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
FLAK
Pushback
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
EMUS
Outback birds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
EMUS
Outback birds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
RELAPSE
Setback
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
RELAPSE
Setback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
INPUT
Helpful feedback
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
INPUT
Helpful feedback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
WHALECALF
Baby humpback
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
WHALECALF
Baby humpback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
ARESO
"Am not!" comeback
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
ARESO
"Am not!" comeback
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
GORILLA
Silverback, for one
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
GORILLA
Silverback, for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
HIKE
Go backpacking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
HIKE
Go backpacking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
ITA
"Don't call ___ comeback"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
ITA
"Don't call ___ comeback"
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
ARIA
Solo with orchestral backing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
ARIA
Solo with orchestral backing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
ARENTYOUSOSMART
Clapback to a know-it-all
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
ARENTYOUSOSMART
Clapback to a know-it-all
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
ERA
Flop __: period of setbacks, in slang
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
ERA
Flop __: period of setbacks, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
ANG
"Brokeback Mountain" director Lee
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
ANG
"Brokeback Mountain" director Lee
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
SOLDIERSON
Powers through, despite a setback
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
SOLDIERSON
Powers through, despite a setback
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
CARDINALSPIN
Arizona running back's evasive maneuver?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
CARDINALSPIN
Arizona running back's evasive maneuver?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
EBATE
Online cash-back offer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
EBATE
Online cash-back offer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
AARON
Quarterback Rodgers
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
AARON
Quarterback Rodgers
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
EVAL
Feedback for a prof
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
EVAL
Feedback for a prof
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on January 12, 2026
Hushed
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(Yeah, right)
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Cinemark rival
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Points of no return?
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___ Jim (Note letters 2-3 of this answer + letters 3-2 of 14-Across)
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Klondike treat
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Mobile message
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Papas' partners, perhaps
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French brunch spot (Letters 6-7 here + letters 2-1 of 21-Across)
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Barbie's sporty sister
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Back muscle, informally" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 176 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LAT (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Back muscle, informally"?
The best answer for "Back muscle, informally" is LAT with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Back muscle, informally" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 3 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on January 12, 2026.