Crossword Answer For
"Back when I was a kid ..."
Last seen in Universal Crossword January 10, 2023 Answers
Stuck on ""Back when I was a kid ..."" from the Universal Crossword crossword? This clue was published on January 10, 2023 and we've identified 183 potential answers by searching our collection of crossword solutions. ONCE (4 letters) leads the pack at 99% confidence. See all ranked answers in the table below.
Answer For "Back when I was a kid ...":
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183 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ONCE
"Back when I was a kid ..."
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2023
99%
ONCE
"Back when I was a kid ..."
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2023
10%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
10%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 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%
ROO
Kanga's kid
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
5%
ROO
Kanga's kid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
5%
RACECARBED
Furniture for a kid who's growing up fast?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
5%
RACECARBED
Furniture for a kid who's growing up fast?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 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%
HERE
"Come back __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
HERE
"Come back __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
LAID
__-back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
LAID
__-back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
5%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 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%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
5%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
5%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
5%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
5%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 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%
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%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
5%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
5%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
5%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
5%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
5%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 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%
BRAT
Spoiled kid
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
5%
BRAT
Spoiled kid
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%
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%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
5%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
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%
FAWN
Doe's kid
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
5%
FAWN
Doe's kid
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%
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%
NOTV
Punishment for a Gen X kid
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
5%
NOTV
Punishment for a Gen X kid
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
5%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
5%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 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%
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%
PELT
Lucy Van __: "Peanuts" kid
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
5%
PELT
Lucy Van __: "Peanuts" kid
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 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%
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%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
5%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
5%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 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%
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%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
5%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
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%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 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%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
5%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
5%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 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%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 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%
PAT
___ on the back
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
PAT
___ on the back
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%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
5%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
5%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 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%
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%
COW
Cash back?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
COW
Cash back?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 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%
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%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
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%
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%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
5%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
5%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
5%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 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%
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%
TYKE
Little kid
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
5%
TYKE
Little kid
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
5%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
5%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 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%
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
5%
RUGRAT
Little kid
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
RUGRAT
Little kid
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
SEESAW
Move back and forth
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
5%
SEESAW
Move back and forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
5%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
5%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
5%
ASTERN
Toward the back of a boat
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
5%
ASTERN
Toward the back of a boat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
5%
SNOT
Bratty kid
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
5%
SNOT
Bratty kid
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
5%
ILSA
The "kid" in "Here's looking at you, kid"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
5%
ILSA
The "kid" in "Here's looking at you, kid"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
5%
AFT
Toward the back, to a pirate
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
5%
AFT
Toward the back, to a pirate
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
5%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
5%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
5%
IMP
Devilish kid
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
5%
IMP
Devilish kid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
5%
LETITRIP
Held nothing back
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
5%
LETITRIP
Held nothing back
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
5%
ISTHATYOU
Question when trying to recognize someone
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
5%
ISTHATYOU
Question when trying to recognize someone
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
5%
PARE
Cut back
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
5%
PARE
Cut back
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
5%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
5%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
5%
BART
Oldest Simpson kid
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
5%
BART
Oldest Simpson kid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
5%
OWES
Needs to pay back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
5%
OWES
Needs to pay back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
5%
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
5%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
5%
ART
Class that may send one back to the drawing board
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
5%
ART
Class that may send one back to the drawing board
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
5%
CONVERSIONFACTOR
Consideration when switching religions?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
5%
CONVERSIONFACTOR
Consideration when switching religions?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
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%
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%
PUPIL
Schoolkid
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
PUPIL
Schoolkid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
GOATS
Nannies and kids
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
GOATS
Nannies and kids
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 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%
JAN
Stan and __ Berenstain of kid-lit
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
JAN
Stan and __ Berenstain of kid-lit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 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%
OLAF
Villainous Count of kid-lit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
OLAF
Villainous Count of kid-lit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 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%
SUGARCRASH
*What may follow kids in a candy store?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
SUGARCRASH
*What may follow kids in a candy store?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 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%
ONEANDDONE
Not planning on kiddo No. 2
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
ONEANDDONE
Not planning on kiddo No. 2
Universal 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%
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%
ICKY
Like Brussels sprouts, to many kids
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
ICKY
Like Brussels sprouts, to many kids
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 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%
ARE
"__ you kidding?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
ARE
"__ you kidding?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 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%
BOUNCING
Like kids in an inflatable castle
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
BOUNCING
Like kids in an inflatable castle
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
ELDEST
Like Greg, among the Brady kids
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
ELDEST
Like Greg, among the Brady kids
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 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%
REAR
Raise, as kids
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
REAR
Raise, as kids
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
RATEDR
Unlike a kids' movie
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
RATEDR
Unlike a kids' movie
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
WASHABLE
Like some kids' markers or paint
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
WASHABLE
Like some kids' markers or paint
Universal 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%
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%
ITIS
"No kidding?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
ITIS
"No kidding?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 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%
LYLE
Crocodile of kid-lit
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
LYLE
Crocodile of kid-lit
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
LISA
One of the Simpson kids
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
LISA
One of the Simpson kids
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 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%
OXO
Maker of Stick & Stay plates and bowls for kids
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
1%
OXO
Maker of Stick & Stay plates and bowls for kids
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
SAL
"Blueberries for ___" (kid-lit classic)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
1%
SAL
"Blueberries for ___" (kid-lit classic)
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
1%
AARON
Quarterback Rodgers
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
AARON
Quarterback Rodgers
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
BABAR
Elephant of kid-lit
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
BABAR
Elephant of kid-lit
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 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%
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%
NOT
"Just kidding!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
1%
NOT
"Just kidding!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
1%
GOATYOGA
Fitness class with kids?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
GOATYOGA
Fitness class with kids?
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
LISTS
What kids mail to Santa
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
LISTS
What kids mail to Santa
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 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%
LESLEA
Newman of kid-lit
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
LESLEA
Newman of kid-lit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
BUTTHATSNOTFAIR
"All the other kids get to!"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
BUTTHATSNOTFAIR
"All the other kids get to!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
CRUSTS
Sandwich leftovers on many a kid's plate
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
1%
CRUSTS
Sandwich leftovers on many a kid's plate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
1%
DINGO
Outback pack member
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
1%
DINGO
Outback pack member
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
1%
ESPY
Best Comeback Athlete, e.g.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
1%
ESPY
Best Comeback Athlete, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
1%
SETS
Theater backdrops
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
1%
SETS
Theater backdrops
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
1%
OMG
"R u kidding?!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
1%
OMG
"R u kidding?!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
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Site with lots of posts?
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___ carte menu
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does ""Back when I was a kid ..."" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 183 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ONCE (4 letters).
What is the best answer for ""Back when I was a kid ...""?
The best answer for ""Back when I was a kid ..."" is ONCE with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has ""Back when I was a kid ..."" been used as a crossword clue?
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