The Universal Crossword puzzle from May 15, 2024 featured the clue "Back, on a ship", and we've found 178 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to AFT as the most likely solution — it's 3 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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178 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
AFT
Back, on a ship
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 15, 2024
99%
AFT
Back, on a ship
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2024
8%
SASSES
Talks back to
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
8%
SASSES
Talks back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
8%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
8%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
8%
LAID
__-back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
8%
LAID
__-back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
8%
HERE
"Come back __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
8%
HERE
"Come back __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
8%
TRIMS
Cuts back a bit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
8%
TRIMS
Cuts back a bit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
8%
SASS
Talk back to
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
8%
SASS
Talk back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
8%
CAPTAINSLOG
Official record on a ship
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
8%
CAPTAINSLOG
Official record on a ship
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
8%
RESETS
Goes back to zero
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
8%
RESETS
Goes back to zero
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
8%
RECANTS
Takes back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
8%
RECANTS
Takes back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
8%
SPA
Cruise ship amenity
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
8%
SPA
Cruise ship amenity
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
8%
RUES
Wants to take back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
8%
RUES
Wants to take back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
8%
UNDO
Go back a step
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
8%
UNDO
Go back a step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
8%
RESTORE
Put back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
8%
RESTORE
Put back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
8%
PINTA
1492 ship
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
8%
PINTA
1492 ship
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
8%
ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
8%
ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
8%
ECHO
Bounce back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
8%
ECHO
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
8%
IMISSEDYOU
"So happy to be back together!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
8%
IMISSEDYOU
"So happy to be back together!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
8%
OILER
Fuel-carrying ship
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
8%
OILER
Fuel-carrying ship
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
8%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
8%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
8%
EBBS
Flows back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
8%
EBBS
Flows back
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
8%
RESET
Go back to zero
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
8%
RESET
Go back to zero
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
8%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
8%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
8%
RETREAD
Go back over
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
8%
RETREAD
Go back over
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
8%
SEESAWS
Goes back and forth
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
8%
SEESAWS
Goes back and forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
8%
SITON
Hold back, as information
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
8%
SITON
Hold back, as information
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
8%
ANSWERS
Gets back to
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
8%
ANSWERS
Gets back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
8%
RALLY
Bounce back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
8%
RALLY
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
8%
PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
8%
PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
8%
ONESEC
"Be right back ... "
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
8%
ONESEC
"Be right back ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
8%
EAGLE
Old quarter back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
8%
EAGLE
Old quarter back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
8%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
8%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
8%
REVISITS
Comes back to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
8%
REVISITS
Comes back to
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
8%
LIDO
__ deck: pool's spot on a cruise ship
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
8%
LIDO
__ deck: pool's spot on a cruise ship
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
8%
REENTER
Go back in
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
8%
REENTER
Go back in
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
8%
TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
8%
TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
8%
UFO
Sci-fi ship
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
8%
UFO
Sci-fi ship
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
8%
REVIVE
Bring back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
8%
REVIVE
Bring back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
8%
ARGO
Golden Fleece ship
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
8%
ARGO
Golden Fleece ship
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
8%
PORT
Left on a cruise ship?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
PORT
Left on a cruise ship?
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
8%
EBB
Flow back to sea
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
EBB
Flow back to sea
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
8%
PAT
___ on the back
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
8%
PAT
___ on the back
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
8%
HANG
Kick back (with)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
8%
HANG
Kick back (with)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
8%
BRIG
Prison on a ship
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
8%
BRIG
Prison on a ship
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
8%
ASEA
On a cruise ship, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
8%
ASEA
On a cruise ship, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
8%
REPO
Take back, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
8%
REPO
Take back, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
8%
REMAND
Send back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
8%
REMAND
Send back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
8%
OILTANKER
Shell ship by the seashore
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
8%
OILTANKER
Shell ship by the seashore
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
8%
COW
Cash back?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
8%
COW
Cash back?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
8%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
8%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
8%
PRUNE
Cut back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
8%
PRUNE
Cut back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
8%
EMOTIONAL
Holding back tears, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
8%
EMOTIONAL
Holding back tears, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
8%
ECHOES
Bounces back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
8%
ECHOES
Bounces back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
8%
BALCONY
Outdoor feature of a cruise ship room
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
8%
BALCONY
Outdoor feature of a cruise ship room
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
8%
HIND
Like back legs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
8%
HIND
Like back legs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
8%
AYE
"Yes," on a ship
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
8%
AYE
"Yes," on a ship
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
8%
ERIC
Hall of Fame running back Dickerson
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
8%
ERIC
Hall of Fame running back Dickerson
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
8%
LOUDER
"For those in the back!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
8%
LOUDER
"For those in the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
8%
ZOOM
Company that ironically ordered employees back to its offices in 2023
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
8%
ZOOM
Company that ironically ordered employees back to its offices in 2023
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
8%
REVERTS
Changes back (to)
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
8%
REVERTS
Changes back (to)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
8%
PROW
Front of a ship
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
8%
PROW
Front of a ship
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
8%
RECLAIM
Win back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
8%
RECLAIM
Win back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
8%
YAW
Swerve off course, as a ship
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
8%
YAW
Swerve off course, as a ship
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
8%
SEESAW
Move back and forth
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
8%
SEESAW
Move back and forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
8%
ASTERN
Toward the back of a boat
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
8%
ASTERN
Toward the back of a boat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
8%
LETITRIP
Held nothing back
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
8%
LETITRIP
Held nothing back
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
8%
PARE
Cut back
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
8%
PARE
Cut back
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
8%
ARK
Noah's ship
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
8%
ARK
Noah's ship
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
8%
BAY
Cargo ship feature, or a body of water
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
8%
BAY
Cargo ship feature, or a body of water
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
8%
MAST
Tall part of a ship
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
8%
MAST
Tall part of a ship
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
8%
OWES
Needs to pay back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
8%
OWES
Needs to pay back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
8%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
8%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
8%
ART
Class that may send one back to the drawing board
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
8%
ART
Class that may send one back to the drawing board
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
8%
ALLISLOST
"We can't come back from this!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
8%
ALLISLOST
"We can't come back from this!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
8%
GHOST
Not text back
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
8%
GHOST
Not text back
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
8%
HOMEATLAST
"So glad to be back from my trip!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
8%
HOMEATLAST
"So glad to be back from my trip!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
8%
FLEWHOME
Came back from vacation
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
8%
FLEWHOME
Came back from vacation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
8%
PATS
__ on the back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
8%
PATS
__ on the back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
8%
HAS
"That ship __ sailed"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
8%
HAS
"That ship __ sailed"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
8%
NYLONSTOCKINGS
Hose that may have a seam up the back
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
8%
NYLONSTOCKINGS
Hose that may have a seam up the back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
FEES
Membership dues, e.g.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
FEES
Membership dues, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 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%
ARO
Preferring platonic relationships, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
ARO
Preferring platonic relationships, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 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%
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%
FREERIDES
Full scholarships, informally
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
FREERIDES
Full scholarships, informally
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%
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%
EMERIL
Celebrity chef with a flagship restaurant in New Orleans
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
EMERIL
Celebrity chef with a flagship restaurant in New Orleans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
ACLU
Anti-censorship org.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
ACLU
Anti-censorship org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
TRIAL
Hardship
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
TRIAL
Hardship
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 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%
ISTOO
Childish comeback
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
ISTOO
Childish comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
BLIMP
Goodyear airship
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
BLIMP
Goodyear airship
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 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%
SHINTO
Worship of entities known as kami
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
SHINTO
Worship of entities known as kami
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
LAYLA
Wrestler who won the WWE Women's Championship in 2010
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
LAYLA
Wrestler who won the WWE Women's Championship in 2010
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 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%
PSALM
Song of worship
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
PSALM
Song of worship
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
JEDITRAINING
*Apprenticeship in the ways of The Force
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
JEDITRAINING
*Apprenticeship in the ways of The Force
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 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%
NAMING
__ rights: sponsorship option
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
NAMING
__ rights: sponsorship option
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 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%
PEDESTAL
Setting for worship?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
PEDESTAL
Setting for worship?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 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%
OCEANLINERS
Passenger ships
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
OCEANLINERS
Passenger ships
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 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%
SPACETRAVEL
Trips in rocket ships
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
SPACETRAVEL
Trips in rocket ships
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
CRATE
Wooden shipping container
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
CRATE
Wooden shipping container
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 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%
IRONCLAD
Battleship precursor
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
IRONCLAD
Battleship precursor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
TEXTS
Scholarship materials
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
TEXTS
Scholarship materials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 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%
PAGAN
Pantheistic worshipper, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
PAGAN
Pantheistic worshipper, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 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%
HMS
Letters on some British ships
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
HMS
Letters on some British ships
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
ESPY
Best Championship Performance, e.g.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
ESPY
Best Championship Performance, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 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%
PSATS
Natl. Merit Scholarship qualifying exams
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
PSATS
Natl. Merit Scholarship qualifying exams
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
LBOMB
Relationship-deepening word, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
LBOMB
Relationship-deepening word, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
INCA
Pachakamaq worshippers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
INCA
Pachakamaq worshippers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 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%
USS
American battleship letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
USS
American battleship letters
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 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%
FINAL
Championship game
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
FINAL
Championship game
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 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%
SPAGO
Wolfgang Puck's flagship eatery
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
SPAGO
Wolfgang Puck's flagship eatery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
AARON
Quarterback Rodgers
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
AARON
Quarterback Rodgers
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
CUSTODY
Guardianship
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
CUSTODY
Guardianship
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 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
1%
PAID
Like some internships
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
PAID
Like some internships
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
SOLO
Without backup
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
1%
SOLO
Without backup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
LINEMEN
They protect or rush the quarterback
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
1%
LINEMEN
They protect or rush the quarterback
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
LOSS
Sports setback
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
LOSS
Sports setback
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
CAHOOTS
Partnership, informally
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
1%
CAHOOTS
Partnership, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
1%
BEAD
Friendship bracelet piece
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
1%
BEAD
Friendship bracelet piece
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
1%
NBAFINALS
Annual championship series held in May-June (... letters 4-2)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
1%
NBAFINALS
Annual championship series held in May-June (... letters 4-2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
1%
BIRDHOUSE
Handmade backyard nest box, and an apt description of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
BIRDHOUSE
Handmade backyard nest box, and an apt description of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
AGEGAP
Feature of a cross-generational friendship
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
AGEGAP
Feature of a cross-generational friendship
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
IDOLS
Objects of worship
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
1%
IDOLS
Objects of worship
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
DINGO
Outback pack member
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
1%
DINGO
Outback pack member
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
1%
IMISSEDTHEBOAT
Sad cry from a Battleship player?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
1%
IMISSEDTHEBOAT
Sad cry from a Battleship player?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
1%
SETS
Theater backdrops
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
1%
SETS
Theater backdrops
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
1%
GRE
*CGI-ready background
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
1%
GRE
*CGI-ready background
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
1%
PARASOCIAL
Like your relationship with a podcast host, perhaps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
1%
PARASOCIAL
Like your relationship with a podcast host, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
1%
BRA
Garment that rarely works with a backless gown
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
1%
BRA
Garment that rarely works with a backless gown
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
1%
DOESTOO
Playground comeback
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
1%
DOESTOO
Playground comeback
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
1%
OVER
Bend ___ backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
OVER
Bend ___ backward
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
FLEET
Group of ships
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
FLEET
Group of ships
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
MAYE
Patriots quarterback Drake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
1%
MAYE
Patriots quarterback Drake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
1%
LEEK
*Ship's backbone
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
LEEK
*Ship's backbone
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
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Alternatives to truths, in a game
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Jacob's twin, in the Bible
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Family room fixture
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Boiling mad
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Back, on a ship" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 178 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is AFT (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Back, on a ship"?
The best answer for "Back, on a ship" is AFT with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Back, on a ship" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 4 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on May 15, 2024.