Stuck on "Cut back" from the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword? This clue was published on February 14, 2026 and we've identified 181 potential answers by searching our collection of crossword solutions. PRUNE (5 letters) leads the pack at 99% confidence. See all ranked answers in the table below.
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181 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
PRUNE
Cut back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
99%
PRUNE
Cut back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
99%
PARE
Cut back
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
99%
PARE
Cut back
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
99%
LOP
Cut back
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2024
99%
LOP
Cut back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2024
99%
PRUNED
Cut back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2024
99%
PRUNED
Cut back
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2024
99%
REDUCE
Cut back
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 8, 2024
99%
REDUCE
Cut back
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 8, 2024
99%
PARED
Cut back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2020
99%
PARED
Cut back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2020
99%
TRIM
Cut back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2019
99%
TRIM
Cut back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2019
8%
SASSES
Talks back to
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
8%
SASSES
Talks back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
8%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
8%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
8%
LAID
__-back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
8%
LAID
__-back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
8%
HERE
"Come back __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
8%
HERE
"Come back __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
8%
TRIMS
Cuts back a bit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
8%
TRIMS
Cuts back a bit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
8%
SASS
Talk back to
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
8%
SASS
Talk back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
8%
MOTTO
"Measure twice, cut once," for one
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
8%
MOTTO
"Measure twice, cut once," for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
8%
RESETS
Goes back to zero
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
8%
RESETS
Goes back to zero
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
8%
RECANTS
Takes back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
8%
RECANTS
Takes back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
8%
RUES
Wants to take back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
8%
RUES
Wants to take back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
8%
UNDO
Go back a step
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
8%
UNDO
Go back a step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
8%
RESTORE
Put back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
8%
RESTORE
Put back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
8%
ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
8%
ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
8%
SLIT
Paper cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
8%
SLIT
Paper cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
8%
ECHO
Bounce back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
8%
ECHO
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
8%
TOMAHAWKSTEAK
Rib cut with a long bone
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
8%
TOMAHAWKSTEAK
Rib cut with a long bone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
8%
IMISSEDYOU
"So happy to be back together!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
8%
IMISSEDYOU
"So happy to be back together!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
8%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
8%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
8%
EBBS
Flows back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
8%
EBBS
Flows back
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
8%
ANDSCENE
Director's cut?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
8%
ANDSCENE
Director's cut?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
8%
RESET
Go back to zero
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
8%
RESET
Go back to zero
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
8%
SNIP
Quick cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
8%
SNIP
Quick cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
8%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
8%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
8%
LOSESOUT
Misses the cut
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
8%
LOSESOUT
Misses the cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
8%
RETREAD
Go back over
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
8%
RETREAD
Go back over
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
8%
SEESAWS
Goes back and forth
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
8%
SEESAWS
Goes back and forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
8%
SITON
Hold back, as information
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
8%
SITON
Hold back, as information
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
8%
ANSWERS
Gets back to
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
8%
ANSWERS
Gets back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
8%
RALLY
Bounce back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
8%
RALLY
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
8%
PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
8%
PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
8%
ONESEC
"Be right back ... "
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
8%
ONESEC
"Be right back ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
8%
EAGLE
Old quarter back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
8%
EAGLE
Old quarter back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
8%
LOIN
Pork cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
8%
LOIN
Pork cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
8%
RIB
"Prime" or "short" cut
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
RIB
"Prime" or "short" cut
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
8%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
8%
REVISITS
Comes back to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
8%
REVISITS
Comes back to
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
8%
REENTER
Go back in
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
8%
REENTER
Go back in
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
8%
TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
8%
TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
8%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
8%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
8%
REVIVE
Bring back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
8%
REVIVE
Bring back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
8%
EBB
Flow back to sea
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
EBB
Flow back to sea
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
8%
PAT
___ on the back
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
8%
PAT
___ on the back
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
8%
HANG
Kick back (with)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
8%
HANG
Kick back (with)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
8%
LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
8%
LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
8%
REPO
Take back, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
8%
REPO
Take back, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
8%
REMAND
Send back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
8%
REMAND
Send back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
8%
COW
Cash back?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
8%
COW
Cash back?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
8%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
8%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
8%
EMOTIONAL
Holding back tears, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
8%
EMOTIONAL
Holding back tears, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
8%
PIXIE
Short cut
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
8%
PIXIE
Short cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
8%
ECHOES
Bounces back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
8%
ECHOES
Bounces back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
8%
TORO
Tuna tartare cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
8%
TORO
Tuna tartare cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
8%
HIND
Like back legs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
8%
HIND
Like back legs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
8%
ERIC
Hall of Fame running back Dickerson
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
8%
ERIC
Hall of Fame running back Dickerson
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
8%
LOUDER
"For those in the back!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
8%
LOUDER
"For those in the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
8%
GASH
Nasty cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
8%
GASH
Nasty cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
8%
OXCHEEK
*Beef cut that may be braised
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
8%
OXCHEEK
*Beef cut that may be braised
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
8%
SAWN
Already cut, as lumber
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
8%
SAWN
Already cut, as lumber
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
8%
ZOOM
Company that ironically ordered employees back to its offices in 2023
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
8%
ZOOM
Company that ironically ordered employees back to its offices in 2023
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
8%
REVERTS
Changes back (to)
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
8%
REVERTS
Changes back (to)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
8%
RECLAIM
Win back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
8%
RECLAIM
Win back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
8%
SEESAW
Move back and forth
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
8%
SEESAW
Move back and forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
8%
ASTERN
Toward the back of a boat
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
8%
ASTERN
Toward the back of a boat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
8%
KARATECHOP
Hand-y way to cut wood?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
8%
KARATECHOP
Hand-y way to cut wood?
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
8%
AFT
Toward the back, to a pirate
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
8%
AFT
Toward the back, to a pirate
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
8%
CABLE
Service that might be "cut"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
8%
CABLE
Service that might be "cut"
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
8%
RUMP
Rear beef cut
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
8%
RUMP
Rear beef cut
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
8%
LETITRIP
Held nothing back
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
8%
LETITRIP
Held nothing back
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
8%
NOTCH
Wedge-shaped cut
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
8%
NOTCH
Wedge-shaped cut
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
8%
SLIM
Jeans cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
8%
SLIM
Jeans cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
8%
OWES
Needs to pay back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
8%
OWES
Needs to pay back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
8%
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
8%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
8%
ART
Class that may send one back to the drawing board
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
8%
ART
Class that may send one back to the drawing board
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
8%
ALLISLOST
"We can't come back from this!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
8%
ALLISLOST
"We can't come back from this!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
1%
ROMANTICCOMEDY
Meet-cute genre
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
ROMANTICCOMEDY
Meet-cute genre
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
KEEN
Acute
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
KEEN
Acute
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
FADES
Tapered haircuts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
FADES
Tapered haircuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
MOWER
Grass-cutting machine
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
MOWER
Grass-cutting machine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 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%
DAS
Govt. prosecutors
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
DAS
Govt. prosecutors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
LAWNMOWER
One pushed to make cuts?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
LAWNMOWER
One pushed to make cuts?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 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%
HITOP
__ fade: haircut with shaved sides
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
HITOP
__ fade: haircut with shaved sides
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 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%
GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
BURN
Cutting comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 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%
ADZ
Curved cutting tool
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
ADZ
Curved cutting tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
OFFICE
*Executive space with great views
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
OFFICE
*Executive space with great views
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
WILL
Document with an executor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
WILL
Document with an executor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
MONTAGE
Sequence of film cuts
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
MONTAGE
Sequence of film cuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
LAMONT
Connecticut governor Ned
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
LAMONT
Connecticut governor Ned
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 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%
ADA
Statute mandating curb cuts, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
ADA
Statute mandating curb cuts, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 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%
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%
DESIREPATH
Unplanned shortcut
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
DESIREPATH
Unplanned shortcut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 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%
ROONE
TV executive Arledge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
ROONE
TV executive Arledge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 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%
ADAM
Sandler of "Uncut Gems"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
ADAM
Sandler of "Uncut Gems"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 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%
YALE
Connecticut Ivy
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
YALE
Connecticut Ivy
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
ALIBABA
Woodcutter in a tale told by Scheherazade
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
ALIBABA
Woodcutter in a tale told by Scheherazade
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
EENSIE
Tiny, cutesily
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
EENSIE
Tiny, cutesily
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
RUMOR
Scuttlebutt
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
1%
RUMOR
Scuttlebutt
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 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%
HEADHUNTER
Specialist in executive orders?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
1%
HEADHUNTER
Specialist in executive orders?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
1%
MESSI
First MLS player to win consecutive MVP awards
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
MESSI
First MLS player to win consecutive MVP awards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 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%
HOME
Laptop shortcut key
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
HOME
Laptop shortcut key
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
OBTUSE
Opposite of acute
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
OBTUSE
Opposite of acute
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 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%
AWW
"Too cute!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
AWW
"Too cute!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 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%
FLAK
Pushback
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
FLAK
Pushback
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%
MEANDWHO
Instagram caption from someone who wants a boyfriend to do cute stuff with
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
MEANDWHO
Instagram caption from someone who wants a boyfriend to do cute stuff with
Universal 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%
TWO
Most consecutive Super Bowls won by the same team
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
TWO
Most consecutive Super Bowls won by the same team
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
OPENORDERS
Unexecuted market directives
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
OPENORDERS
Unexecuted market directives
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%
MEAT
Charcuterie fare
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
MEAT
Charcuterie fare
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 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%
DELI
Cold cuts counter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
DELI
Cold cuts counter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 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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NAIL
Execute perfectly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
NAIL
Execute perfectly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
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ANG
"Brokeback Mountain" director Lee
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
ANG
"Brokeback Mountain" director Lee
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 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
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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%
SELES
Tennis great who won three consecutive French Opens in the 1990s
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
SELES
Tennis great who won three consecutive French Opens in the 1990s
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
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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%
STARTINGSALARY
Part of an executive job offer
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
STARTINGSALARY
Part of an executive job offer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
PARANOIA
Irrational fear of persecution
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
PARANOIA
Irrational fear of persecution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
AARON
Quarterback Rodgers
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
AARON
Quarterback Rodgers
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
ENTER
Execution key
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
ENTER
Execution key
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 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%
ANOTTERYOUCANTREFUSE
Irresistibly cute river animal?
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
ANOTTERYOUCANTREFUSE
Irresistibly cute river animal?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
BOBS
Blunt cuts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
BOBS
Blunt cuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 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%
SOLO
Without backup
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
1%
SOLO
Without backup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
LOSS
Sports setback
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
LOSS
Sports setback
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
CHOP
Dramatic haircut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
1%
CHOP
Dramatic haircut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 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%
MEET
___-cute (rom-com trope)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
MEET
___-cute (rom-com trope)
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
1%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
FLATTOP
Type of grill or haircut
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
1%
FLATTOP
Type of grill or haircut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
1%
DINGO
Outback pack member
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
1%
DINGO
Outback pack member
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
1%
SAW
Wood-cutting tool
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
1%
SAW
Wood-cutting tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 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%
MACROS
Software shortcuts
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
1%
MACROS
Software shortcuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on February 14, 2026
Tilts
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Grazing spots?
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Classic Milwaukee brewer
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Holding back tears, perhaps
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Cornmeal cake
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Final act for a big star
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Tiptoe
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Phillies All-Star shortstop Turner
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Salon sounds
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Squeaks (by)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Cut back" have?
We found 7 exact solutions and 181 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PRUNE (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Cut back"?
The best answer for "Cut back" is PRUNE with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include PARE (4 letters), LOP (3 letters), PRUNED (6 letters).
Where has "Cut back" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 14 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword, Universal Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on February 14, 2026.