We've analysed the crossword clue "Backward, shipwise" from the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on May 1, 2019 and found 93 potential answers in our records. The solution with the highest match rate is AREAR (5 letters) at 99%. Our confidence ranking is based on frequency data from crossword publications.
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93 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
AREAR
Backward, shipwise
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2019
99%
AREAR
Backward, shipwise
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2019
8%
DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
8%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
8%
PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
8%
PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
8%
UNDO
Click a backward arrow, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
8%
UNDO
Click a backward arrow, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
8%
NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
8%
NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
8%
OVER
Bend ___ backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
8%
OVER
Bend ___ backward
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
8%
BADSNAP
*Problematic backward pass in football
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
8%
BADSNAP
*Problematic backward pass in football
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
8%
CRISSCROSS
Pattern for shoelaces or the starred clues' answers (forward and backward!)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
8%
CRISSCROSS
Pattern for shoelaces or the starred clues' answers (forward and backward!)
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
8%
MASTER
Learn backward and forward
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
8%
MASTER
Learn backward and forward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
8%
YOGA
Lenovo laptop whose screen bends over backward
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
8%
YOGA
Lenovo laptop whose screen bends over backward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
8%
EMIL
Name that's a sour fruit backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
8%
EMIL
Name that's a sour fruit backward
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
8%
CABOT
Vermont creamery hidden backward in "back-to-back"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
8%
CABOT
Vermont creamery hidden backward in "back-to-back"
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
8%
KYRA
Name hidden backward in "Mary-Kate"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 11, 2025
8%
KYRA
Name hidden backward in "Mary-Kate"
Universal Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
8%
RIA
Coastal inlet, or 27-Down backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
8%
RIA
Coastal inlet, or 27-Down backward
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
8%
LOVE
Word found backward in "benevolence"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 2, 2025
8%
LOVE
Word found backward in "benevolence"
Universal Crossword · Sep 2, 2025
8%
MAJA
Goya subject hidden backward in "Etta James"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
8%
MAJA
Goya subject hidden backward in "Etta James"
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
8%
SOBE
Drink brand hidden backward in "Cake Boss"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
8%
SOBE
Drink brand hidden backward in "Cake Boss"
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
8%
NOTSO
"You've got it backward"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 20, 2025
8%
NOTSO
"You've got it backward"
Universal Crossword · Aug 20, 2025
8%
NOEL
"N" name that's an "L" name backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 2, 2025
8%
NOEL
"N" name that's an "L" name backward
Universal Crossword · Aug 2, 2025
8%
HSN
TV channel hidden backward in "open shop"
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 18, 2025
8%
HSN
TV channel hidden backward in "open shop"
Universal Crossword · May 18, 2025
8%
DEB
Name that appears backward in the next clue
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
8%
DEB
Name that appears backward in the next clue
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
8%
ENO
Musician whose surname is a number backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2025
8%
ENO
Musician whose surname is a number backward
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
8%
ADUE
Musical term meaning "together" that's hidden backward in "feudalism"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2025
8%
ADUE
Musical term meaning "together" that's hidden backward in "feudalism"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2025
8%
GUANO
Fertilizer hidden backward in "come to naught"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2025
8%
GUANO
Fertilizer hidden backward in "come to naught"
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2025
8%
PAT
Touch gently, when read forward or backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2024
8%
PAT
Touch gently, when read forward or backward
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2024
8%
BEND
___ over backward (try hard)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2024
8%
BEND
___ over backward (try hard)
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2024
8%
FAKIE
Ride __: roll backward while facing forward on a skateboard
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2024
8%
FAKIE
Ride __: roll backward while facing forward on a skateboard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2024
8%
EDAM
Answer to the riddle "What cheese is made backward?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2024
8%
EDAM
Answer to the riddle "What cheese is made backward?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2024
8%
RAE
Name that's a facial feature backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2024
8%
RAE
Name that's a facial feature backward
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
8%
BAHT
Asian currency hidden backward in "worth a bundle"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2024
8%
BAHT
Asian currency hidden backward in "worth a bundle"
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
8%
EEL
Fish that can swim backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2024
8%
EEL
Fish that can swim backward
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2024
8%
EIRE
Name for Ireland that's a Great Lake backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 17, 2024
8%
EIRE
Name for Ireland that's a Great Lake backward
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 2024
8%
IRIS
Flower that's 30-Across backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2024
8%
IRIS
Flower that's 30-Across backward
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2024
8%
BENT
___ over backward (went to great lengths)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 10, 2024
8%
BENT
___ over backward (went to great lengths)
Universal Crossword · Sep 10, 2024
8%
JUMPTHROUGHHOOPS
Bend over backward, or what each set of circled letters is
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2024
8%
JUMPTHROUGHHOOPS
Bend over backward, or what each set of circled letters is
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2024
8%
NAPE
Part shaded by a backward cap
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2024
8%
NAPE
Part shaded by a backward cap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2024
8%
NED
Name that's a lair backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2024
8%
NED
Name that's a lair backward
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2024
8%
EIDER
Duck found backward in "ingredients"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2023
8%
EIDER
Duck found backward in "ingredients"
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2023
8%
BRAHE
Astronomer whose name is found backward in "safe harbor"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2023
8%
BRAHE
Astronomer whose name is found backward in "safe harbor"
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2023
8%
ENID
Name that's a synonym of "eat" backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 8, 2023
8%
ENID
Name that's a synonym of "eat" backward
Universal Crossword · Aug 8, 2023
8%
LILLE
French city found backward in "Well, I'll be!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2023
8%
LILLE
French city found backward in "Well, I'll be!"
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2023
8%
COMINGUPROSES
Turning out great, or the words hidden backward in 4-, 11-, 21- and 26-Down?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jul 24, 2023
8%
COMINGUPROSES
Turning out great, or the words hidden backward in 4-, 11-, 21- and 26-Down?
Universal Crossword · Jul 24, 2023
8%
KRIS
___ Kross ('90s rap duo known for wearing their pants backward)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2023
8%
KRIS
___ Kross ('90s rap duo known for wearing their pants backward)
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2023
8%
ORK
TV planet on which people age backward
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2023
8%
ORK
TV planet on which people age backward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2023
8%
TAO
Philosophical principle that's 3-Down backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 11, 2023
8%
TAO
Philosophical principle that's 3-Down backward
Universal Crossword · Jun 11, 2023
8%
YAM
Tuber that's a month spelled backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 28, 2023
8%
YAM
Tuber that's a month spelled backward
Universal Crossword · Apr 28, 2023
8%
COD
Fish hidden backward in "world oceans"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 21, 2023
8%
COD
Fish hidden backward in "world oceans"
Universal Crossword · Apr 21, 2023
8%
EELS
Fish that can swim backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2023
8%
EELS
Fish that can swim backward
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2023
8%
PUBLICRELATIONS
*Communications field in which you spin a tale? (Hint: An apt word appears backward in each starred clue's answer)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2022
8%
PUBLICRELATIONS
*Communications field in which you spin a tale? (Hint: An apt word appears backward in each starred clue's answer)
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2022
8%
COLDWAR
Wintry, forward and backward?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2022
8%
COLDWAR
Wintry, forward and backward?
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2022
8%
MONEYPIT
Payment, forward and backward?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2022
8%
MONEYPIT
Payment, forward and backward?
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2022
8%
TANKTOP
Container, forward and backward?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2022
8%
TANKTOP
Container, forward and backward?
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2022
8%
WHIRLPOOL
Circle, forward and backward?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2022
8%
WHIRLPOOL
Circle, forward and backward?
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2022
8%
TAKEPART
Capture, forward and backward?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2022
8%
TAKEPART
Capture, forward and backward?
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2022
8%
ENOS
Biblical name found backward in "plus-one"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2022
8%
ENOS
Biblical name found backward in "plus-one"
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2022
8%
LIEV
Name that's a covering backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 17, 2022
8%
LIEV
Name that's a covering backward
Universal Crossword · Jul 17, 2022
8%
OPRAH
TV host ... or, read backward, a Marx brother
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2022
8%
OPRAH
TV host ... or, read backward, a Marx brother
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2022
8%
MAR
Damage, when read forward or backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2022
8%
MAR
Damage, when read forward or backward
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2022
8%
BIB
Garment that looks the same backward?
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 29, 2022
8%
BIB
Garment that looks the same backward?
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2022
8%
TAP
Touch lightly, when read forward or backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 16, 2022
8%
TAP
Touch lightly, when read forward or backward
Universal Crossword · May 16, 2022
8%
RAHRAH
Enthusiastic ... or a sarcastic laugh backward
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2022
8%
RAHRAH
Enthusiastic ... or a sarcastic laugh backward
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2022
8%
OUD
Arabian instrument that's a twosome backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2022
8%
OUD
Arabian instrument that's a twosome backward
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2022
8%
KLIMT
Painter whose name appears backward in "oat milk"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2022
8%
KLIMT
Painter whose name appears backward in "oat milk"
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2022
8%
SAGAS
Stories that can be read backward?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2022
8%
SAGAS
Stories that can be read backward?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2022
8%
SAW
Was backward?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2021
8%
SAW
Was backward?
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2021
8%
PEP
Dash forward and backward?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 3, 2021
8%
PEP
Dash forward and backward?
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2021
8%
TEASE
Comb backward
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 16, 2021
8%
TEASE
Comb backward
Universal Crossword · May 16, 2021
8%
PRONATE
Rotate so the palm faces down or backward
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2021
8%
PRONATE
Rotate so the palm faces down or backward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2021
8%
DEER
Animal that's a plant backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2021
8%
DEER
Animal that's a plant backward
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2021
8%
LIMBOING
Bending over backward?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2021
8%
LIMBOING
Bending over backward?
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2021
8%
GRAINELEVATOR
Farmer's storage facility, and a hint to the starred answers' backward hidden words
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2021
8%
GRAINELEVATOR
Farmer's storage facility, and a hint to the starred answers' backward hidden words
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2021
8%
SEESREDRUM
Notices a backward warning in "The Shining"?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2020
8%
SEESREDRUM
Notices a backward warning in "The Shining"?
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2020
8%
SEL
French seasoning that's a French article backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2020
8%
SEL
French seasoning that's a French article backward
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2020
8%
BUS
Land vehicle whose name is a water vehicle backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 25, 2020
8%
BUS
Land vehicle whose name is a water vehicle backward
Universal Crossword · Oct 25, 2020
8%
ABEAM
Crosswise, shipwise
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2020
8%
ABEAM
Crosswise, shipwise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2020
8%
TUB
Container that's a conjunction backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2020
8%
TUB
Container that's a conjunction backward
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2020
8%
NAV
Canadian rapper whose name is a vehicle backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 9, 2020
8%
NAV
Canadian rapper whose name is a vehicle backward
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2020
8%
NET
Only word that's a two-digit number backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2020
8%
NET
Only word that's a two-digit number backward
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2020
8%
WES
Name that's a word meaning "stitch" backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2020
8%
WES
Name that's a word meaning "stitch" backward
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2020
8%
IRA
Name that's 15-Across backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2020
8%
IRA
Name that's 15-Across backward
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2020
8%
MAHALIA
Jackson dubbed "The Queen of Gospel" (first 3 letters + last 3 of 54-Across, backward)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2020
8%
MAHALIA
Jackson dubbed "The Queen of Gospel" (first 3 letters + last 3 of 54-Across, backward)
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2020
8%
WATTAGE
Lightbulb measure (first letter + last 3 of 3-Down, backward)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2020
8%
WATTAGE
Lightbulb measure (first letter + last 3 of 3-Down, backward)
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2020
8%
AFT
Blackbeard's backward
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2019
8%
AFT
Blackbeard's backward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2019
8%
AGED
What Benjamin Button did backward
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2019
8%
AGED
What Benjamin Button did backward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2019
8%
ANXIOUSTOPLEASE
*Bending over backward, say
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2018
8%
ANXIOUSTOPLEASE
*Bending over backward, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2018
1%
ASTAIRE
The "he" in "Rogers did everything he did ... backwards and in high heels"
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 31, 2024
1%
ASTAIRE
The "he" in "Rogers did everything he did ... backwards and in high heels"
Universal Crossword · May 31, 2024
1%
AGILE
Likely to bend over backwards, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2023
1%
AGILE
Likely to bend over backwards, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2023
1%
OPPOSITEDAY
Period when everything is backwards ... and where the starts of 20-, 27- and 45-Across might be found?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2021
1%
OPPOSITEDAY
Period when everything is backwards ... and where the starts of 20-, 27- and 45-Across might be found?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2021
1%
NEMO
Memorable captain's name that's a sign backwards
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2021
1%
NEMO
Memorable captain's name that's a sign backwards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2021
1%
SELFIE
Photo taken backwards?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2021
1%
SELFIE
Photo taken backwards?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2021
1%
DREAMON
Two-word phrase that's synonymous with its second word backwards
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2020
1%
DREAMON
Two-word phrase that's synonymous with its second word backwards
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2020
1%
YREKA
California town wrongly thought to be named from a backwards "bakery" sign
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2019
1%
YREKA
California town wrongly thought to be named from a backwards "bakery" sign
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2019
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Provide with lodging
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Australian export
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Hilo feast
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"SNL" alum Cheri
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Lack of propriety
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Link
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Marshal at Waterloo
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Solo played by Harrison Ford and Alden Ehrenreich
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Backward, shipwise" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 93 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is AREAR (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Backward, shipwise"?
The best answer for "Backward, shipwise" is AREAR with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Backward, shipwise" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on May 1, 2019.