The crossword puzzle clue "Backbone" has 8 known solutions in our database. Featured most recently in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on July 23, 2025, the highest-ranked answer is MAINSTAY (8 letters) with 99% confidence. We compile solutions from major crossword publications to ensure accuracy.
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8 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
MAINSTAY
Backbone
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
99%
MAINSTAY
Backbone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
99%
SPINE
Backbone
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 26, 2024
99%
SPINE
Backbone
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 26, 2024
99%
SPUNK
Backbone
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2021
99%
SPUNK
Backbone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2021
50%
LEEK
*Ship's backbone
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
50%
LEEK
*Ship's backbone
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
50%
CHORDATE
Animal having a backbone
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 30, 2025
50%
CHORDATE
Animal having a backbone
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 30, 2025
50%
SPINAL
Related to the backbone
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 25, 2022
50%
SPINAL
Related to the backbone
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 25, 2022
50%
KEEL
Boat backbone
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2022
50%
KEEL
Boat backbone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2022
1%
KEELS
Boat backbones
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 19, 2024
1%
KEELS
Boat backbones
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 19, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Backbone" have?
We found 3 exact solutions and 8 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is MAINSTAY (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "Backbone"?
The best answer for "Backbone" is MAINSTAY with 8 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include SPINE (5 letters), SPUNK (5 letters).
Where has "Backbone" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 10 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword, Universal Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on July 23, 2025.