The crossword clue "Back talk, briefly" was featured in the Universal Crossword puzzle on March 8, 2022 and has been seen in crosswords before. We've compiled 183 possible answers from various sources. The leading candidate is TUDE (4 letters), scoring a 99% match — the highest among all solutions we found.
Answer For Back talk, briefly:
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183 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
TUDE
Back talk, briefly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2022
99%
TUDE
Back talk, briefly
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2022
10%
SASS
Talk back to
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
10%
SASS
Talk back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
10%
REPO
Take back, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
10%
REPO
Take back, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
DADA
Bit of baby talk
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
5%
DADA
Bit of baby talk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 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%
EVS
Chargeable cars, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
5%
EVS
Chargeable cars, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
5%
TSTORM
Loud weather event, briefly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
TSTORM
Loud weather event, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 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%
CHAT
Small talk
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
5%
CHAT
Small talk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
5%
PEDI
Spa treatment for feet, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
5%
PEDI
Spa treatment for feet, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
5%
LAID
__-back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
LAID
__-back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
DEMO
Turn to rubble, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
DEMO
Turn to rubble, briefly
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%
IPA
Hazy brew, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
5%
IPA
Hazy brew, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
5%
GUAC
Green dip, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
5%
GUAC
Green dip, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
5%
EVAL
Assessment, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
5%
EVAL
Assessment, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
5%
PEP
__ talk: motivational chat
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
5%
PEP
__ talk: motivational chat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 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%
NETID
Online access username within universities, briefly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
5%
NETID
Online access username within universities, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
5%
OOO
"Not answering email," briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
5%
OOO
"Not answering email," briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
5%
DCAREA
Region with many Nats fans, briefly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
5%
DCAREA
Region with many Nats fans, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
5%
PBR
Beer with a Grillo's Pickles flavor, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
PBR
Beer with a Grillo's Pickles flavor, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
DQED
Kicked out of a competition, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
5%
DQED
Kicked out of a competition, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
5%
HORSEY
Rocking toy, in baby talk
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
HORSEY
Rocking toy, in baby talk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
OTS
Extra sports periods, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
5%
OTS
Extra sports periods, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
5%
NYT
"The Daily" podcast producer, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
5%
NYT
"The Daily" podcast producer, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
5%
MRE
Army fare, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
5%
MRE
Army fare, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 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%
RECANTS
Takes back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
5%
RECANTS
Takes back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
5%
LOTR
Tolkien saga, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
5%
LOTR
Tolkien saga, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
5%
UKE
Luau strings, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
5%
UKE
Luau strings, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
5%
RECON
Scouting mission, briefly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
5%
RECON
Scouting mission, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
5%
ONEG
Universal donor's type, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
5%
ONEG
Universal donor's type, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
5%
HRT
Menopause treatment, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
5%
HRT
Menopause treatment, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
5%
SHO
"The Chi" airer, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
5%
SHO
"The Chi" airer, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 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%
WWI
"Wonder Woman" backdrop, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
5%
WWI
"Wonder Woman" backdrop, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
5%
CIG
Smoke, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
5%
CIG
Smoke, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
5%
IPOS
Market openings, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
5%
IPOS
Market openings, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
5%
MSG
Umami enhancer, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
5%
MSG
Umami enhancer, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 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%
UTE
Sporty truck, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
5%
UTE
Sporty truck, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
5%
ATV
Rugged ride, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
5%
ATV
Rugged ride, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 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%
TBD
Up in the air, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
5%
TBD
Up in the air, briefly
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%
INOT
Past regulation, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
5%
INOT
Past regulation, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
ALFA
Italian sports car, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
5%
ALFA
Italian sports car, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
5%
SEXED
"Where babies come from" class, briefly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
5%
SEXED
"Where babies come from" class, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 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%
AROACE
Queerplatonic orientation, briefly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
5%
AROACE
Queerplatonic orientation, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
5%
EPS
Brief albums, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
5%
EPS
Brief albums, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
5%
PDAS
Shared intimacies, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
5%
PDAS
Shared intimacies, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
5%
IMS
Cyberchats, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
5%
IMS
Cyberchats, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 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%
SMS
Texting format, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
5%
SMS
Texting format, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
5%
ENT
Sinus specialist, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
5%
ENT
Sinus specialist, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
5%
GENZ
Millennial follower, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
5%
GENZ
Millennial follower, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 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%
PUNDIT
Many a Sunday talk show panelist
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
5%
PUNDIT
Many a Sunday talk show panelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 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%
INSP
Clouseau or Gadget's rank, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
5%
INSP
Clouseau or Gadget's rank, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
5%
HRE
Charlemagne's domain, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
5%
HRE
Charlemagne's domain, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
5%
CAD
Currency with toonies, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
5%
CAD
Currency with toonies, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 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%
ADMIN
Online moderator, briefly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
5%
ADMIN
Online moderator, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 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%
NDA
Leak prevention measure, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
5%
NDA
Leak prevention measure, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
5%
SOPH
10th grader, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
5%
SOPH
10th grader, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 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%
PECS
Chest muscles, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
PECS
Chest muscles, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
ADHD
Condition affecting focus, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
5%
ADHD
Condition affecting focus, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
5%
SNL
Weekly sketch show, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
5%
SNL
Weekly sketch show, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
5%
TAT
Body art, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
5%
TAT
Body art, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
5%
THESE
"If __ walls could talk ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
THESE
"If __ walls could talk ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
LOFI
Lacking sharp sound quality, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
LOFI
Lacking sharp sound quality, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
TRIS
Swim/bike/run races, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
5%
TRIS
Swim/bike/run races, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 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%
REM
Dream state, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
REM
Dream state, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
FERN
Prop for Zach Galifianakis's talk show
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
FERN
Prop for Zach Galifianakis's talk show
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%
ETS
"Arrival" arrivals, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
5%
ETS
"Arrival" arrivals, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 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%
TIL
Up to, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
5%
TIL
Up to, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 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%
DINO
Barney or Baby Bop, briefly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
DINO
Barney or Baby Bop, briefly
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
IRAS
Some long-term investments, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
IRAS
Some long-term investments, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 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%
REED
Portland college that Steve Jobs briefly attended
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
REED
Portland college that Steve Jobs briefly attended
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 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%
VRGOGGLES
Immersive gaming gear, briefly
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
VRGOGGLES
Immersive gaming gear, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
IPAS
Hoppy beers, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
5%
IPAS
Hoppy beers, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
5%
TBH
Texter's "Real talk ..."
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
TBH
Texter's "Real talk ..."
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%
TKO
Match stopper, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
TKO
Match stopper, briefly
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%
TSAPRE
Fast-track program at the airport, briefly
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
TSAPRE
Fast-track program at the airport, briefly
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 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%
VWS
Bugs on the road, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
VWS
Bugs on the road, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
ENDINTEARS
What a cathartic talk might do
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
ENDINTEARS
What a cathartic talk might do
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 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%
IRL
Not virtually, briefly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
5%
IRL
Not virtually, briefly
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
5%
PTSD
Survivor's struggle, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
5%
PTSD
Survivor's struggle, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
5%
PEC
Chest muscle, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
5%
PEC
Chest muscle, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
5%
APTS
Penthouses, e.g., briefly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
APTS
Penthouses, e.g., briefly
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 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%
ERS
Hospital sections, briefly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
ERS
Hospital sections, briefly
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 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%
SPEC
Design detail, briefly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
5%
SPEC
Design detail, briefly
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
5%
OPPO
Dirt on a campaign rival, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
5%
OPPO
Dirt on a campaign rival, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
5%
THO
However, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
5%
THO
However, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
5%
ANON
Mystery author, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
5%
ANON
Mystery author, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
5%
ETC
And so on, briefly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
5%
ETC
And so on, briefly
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
5%
PBJS
Sandwiches with two spreads, briefly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
5%
PBJS
Sandwiches with two spreads, briefly
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
UAE
Where Dubai is, briefly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
5%
UAE
Where Dubai is, briefly
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
5%
DRC
Kinshasa's country, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
5%
DRC
Kinshasa's country, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 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%
MICS
Karaoke devices, briefly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
MICS
Karaoke devices, briefly
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
LPS
Some vinyls, briefly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
LPS
Some vinyls, briefly
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
TKOS
Fight enders, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
5%
TKOS
Fight enders, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
5%
GNR
"November Rain" band, briefly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
5%
GNR
"November Rain" band, briefly
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
5%
ECHOES
Bounces back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
ECHOES
Bounces back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 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%
ASSET
Job candidate's talking point
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
ASSET
Job candidate's talking point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 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%
TMI
"Ew, stop talking!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
TMI
"Ew, stop talking!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 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%
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)
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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%
SCOLD
Give a talking-to
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
SCOLD
Give a talking-to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 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%
RADIO
Walkie-talkie, e.g.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
RADIO
Walkie-talkie, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
PACT
Result of productive talks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
PACT
Result of productive talks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 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%
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%
LETSDROP
Stops talking about
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
LETSDROP
Stops talking about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 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%
GABS
Talks and talks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
GABS
Talks and talks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
SLIDETROMBONE
Instrument that makes the sound of adults talking in "Peanuts" cartoons
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
SLIDETROMBONE
Instrument that makes the sound of adults talking in "Peanuts" cartoons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
WERE
"Now __ talking!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
WERE
"Now __ talking!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 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%
PUMAS
Stalking cats
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
1%
PUMAS
Stalking cats
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
1%
RIB
Part of a celery stalk
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2026
1%
RIB
Part of a celery stalk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 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%
SILENCE
"Stop talking!"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
SILENCE
"Stop talking!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 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%
CANE
Sugar stalk
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
CANE
Sugar stalk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Back talk, briefly" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 183 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is TUDE (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Back talk, briefly"?
The best answer for "Back talk, briefly" is TUDE with 4 letters.
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Where has "Back talk, briefly" been used as a crossword clue?
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