Our crossword solver found 81 potential answers for the clue "Boats’ backs", which appeared in the Premier Sunday Crossword crossword on March 26, 2023. The answer most likely to be correct is STERNS, a 6-letter solution matching at 99%. This confidence score is based on historical data from thousands of published puzzles.
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81 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
STERNS
Boats’ backs
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 26, 2023
99%
STERNS
Boats’ backs
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 26, 2023
8%
MINNESOTA
State with the most boats per capita
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
8%
MINNESOTA
State with the most boats per capita
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
8%
OARS
Steering implements on dragon boats
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
8%
OARS
Steering implements on dragon boats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
8%
KAYAKS
Inuit boats
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
8%
KAYAKS
Inuit boats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
8%
MARINAS
Where small boats moor
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 3, 2025
8%
MARINAS
Where small boats moor
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
8%
RISINGTIDE
It "lifts all boats" in a famous aphorism ... and what can be found in the starred clues' answers?
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2025
8%
RISINGTIDE
It "lifts all boats" in a famous aphorism ... and what can be found in the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2025
8%
ARKS
Spacious boats
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 26, 2025
8%
ARKS
Spacious boats
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2025
8%
SEAOTTERS
Marine mammals that swim on their backs
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
8%
SEAOTTERS
Marine mammals that swim on their backs
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
8%
SCOWS
Flat-bottomed boats
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 13, 2024
8%
SCOWS
Flat-bottomed boats
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 13, 2024
8%
TRAWLERS
Fishing boats
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2024
8%
TRAWLERS
Fishing boats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2024
8%
SPINES
Books' backs
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2024
8%
SPINES
Books' backs
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2024
8%
UBER
Company that operates London river boats
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2024
8%
UBER
Company that operates London river boats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2024
8%
SKIFFS
Flat-bottomed boats
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2024
8%
SKIFFS
Flat-bottomed boats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2024
8%
BARGES
River boats
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 19, 2024
8%
BARGES
River boats
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 19, 2024
8%
YACHTS
Posh pleasure boats
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2023
8%
YACHTS
Posh pleasure boats
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2023
8%
NAPES
Neck backs
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 8, 2023
8%
NAPES
Neck backs
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 8, 2023
8%
MARINA
A lot of boats?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2023
8%
MARINA
A lot of boats?
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2023
8%
TIDE
A rising ___ lifts all boats
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 30, 2023
8%
TIDE
A rising ___ lifts all boats
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2023
8%
POUFFES
Low seats with no backs
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 8, 2023
8%
POUFFES
Low seats with no backs
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 8, 2023
8%
CANOES
Lightweight boats
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 14, 2022
8%
CANOES
Lightweight boats
Universal Crossword · Oct 14, 2022
8%
DOCKS
Places to tie up boats
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 7, 2022
8%
DOCKS
Places to tie up boats
Universal Crossword · Sep 7, 2022
8%
YAWLS
Sailing boats
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 28, 2022
8%
YAWLS
Sailing boats
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 28, 2022
8%
SHIPYARDS
Where boats get built
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 5, 2022
8%
SHIPYARDS
Where boats get built
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 5, 2022
8%
RAFTS
Sometimes-inflatable boats
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2021
8%
RAFTS
Sometimes-inflatable boats
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2021
8%
NFL
Org. for backs and ends
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2021
8%
NFL
Org. for backs and ends
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2021
8%
TUGS
Harbor boats
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 24, 2020
8%
TUGS
Harbor boats
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 24, 2020
8%
GLASSBOTTOM
Feature of some tour boats, or what the end of each starred answer can have?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 18, 2020
8%
GLASSBOTTOM
Feature of some tour boats, or what the end of each starred answer can have?
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 2020
8%
MASTS
Poles on boats
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2020
8%
MASTS
Poles on boats
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2020
8%
CUTTERS
Coast Guard boats
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 24, 2020
8%
CUTTERS
Coast Guard boats
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 24, 2020
8%
BATHS
Toy boats float in them
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2020
8%
BATHS
Toy boats float in them
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2020
8%
VESSELS
Boats and gravy boats
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2019
8%
VESSELS
Boats and gravy boats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2019
8%
DORIES
Fishing boats
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 15, 2019
8%
DORIES
Fishing boats
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 15, 2019
8%
UMIAKS
Inuit boats
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2019
8%
UMIAKS
Inuit boats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2019
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%
SMEE
Hook's boatswain
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
SMEE
Hook's boatswain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 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%
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%
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%
ALLTIME
GOAT backside?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2025
1%
ALLTIME
GOAT backside?
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
1%
AYE
Yes, to a boatswain
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2025
1%
AYE
Yes, to a boatswain
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
1%
ALLIE
Name that sounds like a backstreet
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
1%
ALLIE
Name that sounds like a backstreet
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
1%
ETTU
Words to a backstabber
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 13, 2025
1%
ETTU
Words to a backstabber
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 13, 2025
1%
ECHOES
Canyon comebacks
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2025
1%
ECHOES
Canyon comebacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2025
1%
ADEALSADEAL
"No backsies!"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2025
1%
ADEALSADEAL
"No backsies!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2025
1%
IMON
"Gotta go," backstage
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2025
1%
IMON
"Gotta go," backstage
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2025
1%
ERASE
Press backspace
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2024
1%
ERASE
Press backspace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2024
1%
VIPS
Ones getting backstage access, perhaps
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2024
1%
VIPS
Ones getting backstage access, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2024
1%
LORE
D&D characters' backstories, maybe
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 22, 2024
1%
LORE
D&D characters' backstories, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2024
1%
SUBS
U-boats, e.g.
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 12, 2024
1%
SUBS
U-boats, e.g.
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 12, 2024
1%
TILED
Like some kitchen backsplashes
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 23, 2024
1%
TILED
Like some kitchen backsplashes
Universal Crossword · Apr 23, 2024
1%
CONS
Drawbacks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2024
1%
CONS
Drawbacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2024
1%
RETORTS
Witty comebacks
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2024
1%
RETORTS
Witty comebacks
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2024
1%
RIOS
Kia hatchbacks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2024
1%
RIOS
Kia hatchbacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2024
1%
OLDIES
Throwbacks on the radio
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2023
1%
OLDIES
Throwbacks on the radio
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2023
1%
AUDIS
Sportbacks, e.g.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2023
1%
AUDIS
Sportbacks, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2023
1%
PASSERS
Quarterbacks, at times
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 5, 2023
1%
PASSERS
Quarterbacks, at times
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 5, 2023
1%
MOSAICTILE
Ceramic piece in a kitchen backsplash, say
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2023
1%
MOSAICTILE
Ceramic piece in a kitchen backsplash, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2023
1%
TILE
Piece in a backsplash
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2023
1%
TILE
Piece in a backsplash
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2023
1%
CUTAWAYS
Film flashbacks, essentially
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2022
1%
CUTAWAYS
Film flashbacks, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2022
1%
SASS
Cheeky comebacks and such
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2022
1%
SASS
Cheeky comebacks and such
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2022
1%
NERDSPLAINS
Goes into extreme detail about the backstory of the Scarlet Witch, say
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 18, 2022
1%
NERDSPLAINS
Goes into extreme detail about the backstory of the Scarlet Witch, say
Universal Crossword · Sep 18, 2022
1%
RETCONS
Updates the backstory to accommodate new material, for short
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2022
1%
RETCONS
Updates the backstory to accommodate new material, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2022
1%
SLOOPS
One-masted sailboats
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 22, 2022
1%
SLOOPS
One-masted sailboats
Universal Crossword · Jul 22, 2022
1%
REPOS
Lenders’ take-backs
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 9, 2022
1%
REPOS
Lenders’ take-backs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 9, 2022
1%
SWUM
Done the backstroke, say
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 20, 2022
1%
SWUM
Done the backstroke, say
Universal Crossword · Jun 20, 2022
1%
QSHIP
Vessel used to lure U-boats
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 3, 2022
1%
QSHIP
Vessel used to lure U-boats
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 3, 2022
1%
DRAW
Billiards backspin
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2022
1%
DRAW
Billiards backspin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2022
1%
RATTLERS
Diamondbacks, e.g.
(8)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 6, 2022
1%
RATTLERS
Diamondbacks, e.g.
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 6, 2022
1%
SWIMS
Does the backstroke, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 15, 2021
1%
SWIMS
Does the backstroke, say
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 2021
1%
AUDIBLES
Quarterbacks’ called changes
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 13, 2021
1%
AUDIBLES
Quarterbacks’ called changes
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 13, 2021
1%
GORILLAS
Silverbacks, e.g.
(8)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 29, 2021
1%
GORILLAS
Silverbacks, e.g.
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 29, 2021
1%
RESPONSES
Comebacks
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2021
1%
RESPONSES
Comebacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2021
1%
IDEAL
Without drawbacks
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2020
1%
IDEAL
Without drawbacks
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2020
1%
ZINGERS
Clever comebacks
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2020
1%
ZINGERS
Clever comebacks
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2020
1%
DIME
With 94-Across, old hack paperbacks
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 25, 2020
1%
DIME
With 94-Across, old hack paperbacks
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 25, 2020
1%
ROM
CD's backside?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 7, 2020
1%
ROM
CD's backside?
Universal Crossword · Jul 7, 2020
1%
DREAMSEQUENCE
Storytelling technique that may include flashbacks
(13)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 8, 2020
1%
DREAMSEQUENCE
Storytelling technique that may include flashbacks
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 8, 2020
1%
LOST
TV series that had flashbacks, flash-forwards and multiple timelines
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2019
1%
LOST
TV series that had flashbacks, flash-forwards and multiple timelines
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2019
1%
BOARS
Male razorbacks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2019
1%
BOARS
Male razorbacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2019
1%
REVERSALS
Setbacks
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2019
1%
REVERSALS
Setbacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2019
1%
MOOLA
Greenbacks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2018
1%
MOOLA
Greenbacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Boats’ backs" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 81 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is STERNS (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Boats’ backs"?
The best answer for "Boats’ backs" is STERNS with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Boats’ backs" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Premier Sunday Crossword.
It was last seen in the Premier Sunday Crossword on March 26, 2023.