The Universal Crossword crossword from August 8, 2022 includes the clue "Cut back a little". We've gathered 185 possible solutions from our comprehensive database of crossword answers. The top-ranked answer is TRIM (4 letters) at 99%, determined by analysing how frequently this answer appears for this and similar clues.
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Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
TRIM
Cut back a little
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 8, 2022
99%
TRIM
Cut back a little
Universal Crossword · Aug 8, 2022
10%
PRUNE
Cut back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
10%
PRUNE
Cut back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
SHANK
Osso buco cut
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2026
5%
SHANK
Osso buco cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2026
5%
ASTERN
Toward the back of a boat
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2026
5%
ASTERN
Toward the back of a boat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2026
5%
COCKTAILPARTY
Occasion to wear a little black dress, perhaps
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2026
5%
COCKTAILPARTY
Occasion to wear a little black dress, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
5%
CHOP
Lamb cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2026
5%
CHOP
Lamb cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2026
5%
STRAWBEARING
Like the first little pig?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
5%
STRAWBEARING
Like the first little pig?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
5%
REEARN
Gain back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
5%
REEARN
Gain back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
5%
BLEAK
Offering little comfort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2026
5%
BLEAK
Offering little comfort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
5%
PRIED
Dug a little too deep
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2026
5%
PRIED
Dug a little too deep
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2026
5%
STEAK
Swordfish cut
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2026
5%
STEAK
Swordfish cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
5%
REBELS
Fights back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2026
5%
REBELS
Fights back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
5%
TEMPTINGFANS
*Dropping hints about the release of a director's cut, perhaps?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
5%
TEMPTINGFANS
*Dropping hints about the release of a director's cut, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 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%
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%
PUBLICDEFENDER
Soccer player who shares every little detail online?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
5%
PUBLICDEFENDER
Soccer player who shares every little detail online?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
5%
TASTETHIS
"Have a little bite!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
5%
TASTETHIS
"Have a little bite!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
5%
LAID
__-back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
LAID
__-back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 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%
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%
POKEAROUND
*Be a little nosy
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
5%
POKEAROUND
*Be a little nosy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 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%
MOTTO
"Measure twice, cut once," for one
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
5%
MOTTO
"Measure twice, cut once," for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 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%
TEEBALL
Game for little batters
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
5%
TEEBALL
Game for little batters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 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%
RACY
A little naughty
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
5%
RACY
A little naughty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
5%
TRIVIAL
Not even a little important
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
5%
TRIVIAL
Not even a little important
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 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%
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%
ECHO
Bounce back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
5%
ECHO
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
5%
SLIT
Paper cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
5%
SLIT
Paper cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
5%
PUG
Wrinkly little dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
5%
PUG
Wrinkly little dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
5%
WANT
Have too little of
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
5%
WANT
Have too little of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
5%
TOMAHAWKSTEAK
Rib cut with a long bone
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
5%
TOMAHAWKSTEAK
Rib cut with a long bone
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%
EBBS
Flows back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
5%
EBBS
Flows back
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
5%
POPUPSHOP
Store for a little while?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
5%
POPUPSHOP
Store for a little while?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
5%
ANDSCENE
Director's cut?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
5%
ANDSCENE
Director's cut?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 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%
SNIP
Quick cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
5%
SNIP
Quick cut
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%
LOSESOUT
Misses the cut
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
LOSESOUT
Misses the cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 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%
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%
ISPY
Game played "with my little eye"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
5%
ISPY
Game played "with my little eye"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 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%
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%
LOIN
Pork cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
LOIN
Pork cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
ARANCINI
Sicilian snack whose name means "little oranges"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
5%
ARANCINI
Sicilian snack whose name means "little oranges"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
5%
RIB
"Prime" or "short" cut
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
RIB
"Prime" or "short" cut
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 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%
ROCKGARDEN
Landscaping that requires little water
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
ROCKGARDEN
Landscaping that requires little water
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 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%
DULLY
With little inflection
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
DULLY
With little inflection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
SKIM
Take a little off the top
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
5%
SKIM
Take a little off the top
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
5%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 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%
LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 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%
REMAND
Send back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
REMAND
Send back
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%
SKIMPED
Spent too little
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
5%
SKIMPED
Spent too little
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
5%
ATOM
A little bit of everything?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
5%
ATOM
A little bit of everything?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
MARKET
One little piggy's destination
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
5%
MARKET
One little piggy's destination
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 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%
PIXIE
Short cut
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
PIXIE
Short cut
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%
TORO
Tuna tartare cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
TORO
Tuna tartare cut
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%
SHY
A little short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
SHY
A little short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
IRONIES
Life's little twists
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
5%
IRONIES
Life's little twists
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 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%
GASH
Nasty cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
5%
GASH
Nasty cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
5%
OXCHEEK
*Beef cut that may be braised
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
5%
OXCHEEK
*Beef cut that may be braised
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
5%
SAWN
Already cut, as lumber
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
5%
SAWN
Already cut, as lumber
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 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
1%
LISA
Kudrow of "The Comeback"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2026
1%
LISA
Kudrow of "The Comeback"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
1%
SAM
Quarterback Darnold who won the Super Bowl with the Seahawks in 2026
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2026
1%
SAM
Quarterback Darnold who won the Super Bowl with the Seahawks in 2026
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
1%
SALAMI
Charcuterie slice
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
1%
SALAMI
Charcuterie slice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
1%
SNIDE
Slyly cutting
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
1%
SNIDE
Slyly cutting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
1%
ARIZ
D-backs st.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
1%
ARIZ
D-backs st.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
1%
DRE
Cornerback Bly in the College Football Hall of Fame
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2026
1%
DRE
Cornerback Bly in the College Football Hall of Fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
1%
AIKMAN
Three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Troy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2026
1%
AIKMAN
Three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Troy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2026
1%
ISSO
Childish comeback
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2026
1%
ISSO
Childish comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2026
1%
SCABS
Signs of healing on scrapes and cuts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2026
1%
SCABS
Signs of healing on scrapes and cuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
1%
ELI
Connecticut Ivy Leaguer
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
1%
ELI
Connecticut Ivy Leaguer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
1%
WITTYBANTER
Playful back-and-forth
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
1%
WITTYBANTER
Playful back-and-forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
1%
NAIL
Place for cuticle oil
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
1%
NAIL
Place for cuticle oil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
1%
FLOPERA
Series of setbacks, in slang
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
1%
FLOPERA
Series of setbacks, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
1%
ALTTAB
Window-switching shortcut
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2026
1%
ALTTAB
Window-switching shortcut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2026
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%
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%
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%
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%
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)
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Aug 12, 2026
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SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
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ADZ
Curved cutting tool
(3)
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Aug 9, 2026
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ADZ
Curved cutting tool
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OFFICE
*Executive space with great views
(6)
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Jul 31, 2026
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OFFICE
*Executive space with great views
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WILL
Document with an executor
(4)
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Jul 28, 2026
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WILL
Document with an executor
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MONTAGE
Sequence of film cuts
(7)
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Jul 26, 2026
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MONTAGE
Sequence of film cuts
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LAMONT
Connecticut governor Ned
(6)
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Jul 25, 2026
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LAMONT
Connecticut governor Ned
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NOTRE
"The Hunchback of __ Dame"
(5)
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Jul 13, 2026
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NOTRE
"The Hunchback of __ Dame"
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ADA
Statute mandating curb cuts, for short
(3)
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Jul 11, 2026
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ADA
Statute mandating curb cuts, for short
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WWI
"Wonder Woman" backdrop, briefly
(3)
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Jul 5, 2026
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WWI
"Wonder Woman" backdrop, briefly
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SSN
Fig. in a background check
(3)
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Jul 4, 2026
1%
SSN
Fig. in a background check
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ISTOO
Childish comeback
(5)
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Jul 2, 2026
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ISTOO
Childish comeback
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RANDOS
People in the background of a selfie, perhaps
(6)
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Jun 19, 2026
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RANDOS
People in the background of a selfie, perhaps
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DESIREPATH
Unplanned shortcut
(10)
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Jun 6, 2026
1%
DESIREPATH
Unplanned shortcut
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1%
SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
(6)
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Jun 5, 2026
1%
SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
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ROONE
TV executive Arledge
(5)
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Jun 3, 2026
1%
ROONE
TV executive Arledge
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SKY
Rainbow backdrop
(3)
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May 31, 2026
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SKY
Rainbow backdrop
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LEDGER
"Brokeback Mountain" star Heath
(6)
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May 28, 2026
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LEDGER
"Brokeback Mountain" star Heath
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ADAM
Sandler of "Uncut Gems"
(4)
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May 20, 2026
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ADAM
Sandler of "Uncut Gems"
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SPEEDS
Podcast playback options
(6)
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May 19, 2026
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SPEEDS
Podcast playback options
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YALE
Connecticut Ivy
(4)
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May 17, 2026
1%
YALE
Connecticut Ivy
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ALIBABA
Woodcutter in a tale told by Scheherazade
(7)
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May 16, 2026
1%
ALIBABA
Woodcutter in a tale told by Scheherazade
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EENSIE
Tiny, cutesily
(6)
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May 10, 2026
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EENSIE
Tiny, cutesily
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RUMOR
Scuttlebutt
(5)
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May 8, 2026
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RUMOR
Scuttlebutt
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PALEO
Throwback diet
(5)
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May 6, 2026
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PALEO
Throwback diet
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HEADHUNTER
Specialist in executive orders?
(10)
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May 2, 2026
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HEADHUNTER
Specialist in executive orders?
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MESSI
First MLS player to win consecutive MVP awards
(5)
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Apr 26, 2026
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MESSI
First MLS player to win consecutive MVP awards
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WIT
One with snappy comebacks
(3)
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Apr 16, 2026
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WIT
One with snappy comebacks
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SHE
___ shed (backyard retreat)
(3)
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Apr 15, 2026
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SHE
___ shed (backyard retreat)
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HOME
Laptop shortcut key
(4)
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Apr 15, 2026
1%
HOME
Laptop shortcut key
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OBTUSE
Opposite of acute
(6)
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Apr 14, 2026
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OBTUSE
Opposite of acute
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DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
(3)
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Apr 11, 2026
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DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
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GTI
VW hatchback
(3)
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Apr 7, 2026
1%
GTI
VW hatchback
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TROY
Former quarterback Aikman
(4)
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Apr 3, 2026
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TROY
Former quarterback Aikman
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BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
(3)
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Apr 1, 2026
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BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
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MOONWALK
Dance move also known as a backslide
(8)
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Mar 29, 2026
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MOONWALK
Dance move also known as a backslide
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AWW
"Too cute!"
(3)
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Mar 26, 2026
1%
AWW
"Too cute!"
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PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
(4)
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Mar 25, 2026
1%
PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
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1%
FLAK
Pushback
(4)
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Mar 25, 2026
1%
FLAK
Pushback
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EMUS
Outback birds
(4)
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Mar 24, 2026
1%
EMUS
Outback birds
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RELAPSE
Setback
(7)
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Mar 22, 2026
1%
RELAPSE
Setback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
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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
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1%
TWO
Most consecutive Super Bowls won by the same team
(3)
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Mar 17, 2026
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TWO
Most consecutive Super Bowls won by the same team
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INPUT
Helpful feedback
(5)
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Mar 17, 2026
1%
INPUT
Helpful feedback
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1%
OPENORDERS
Unexecuted market directives
(10)
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Mar 11, 2026
1%
OPENORDERS
Unexecuted market directives
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WHALECALF
Baby humpback
(9)
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Mar 9, 2026
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WHALECALF
Baby humpback
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MEAT
Charcuterie fare
(4)
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Mar 8, 2026
1%
MEAT
Charcuterie fare
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1%
ARESO
"Am not!" comeback
(5)
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Mar 8, 2026
1%
ARESO
"Am not!" comeback
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
GORILLA
Silverback, for one
(7)
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Mar 5, 2026
1%
GORILLA
Silverback, for one
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1%
DELI
Cold cuts counter
(4)
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Mar 1, 2026
1%
DELI
Cold cuts counter
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NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
(5)
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Feb 28, 2026
1%
NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
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1%
HIKE
Go backpacking
(4)
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Feb 24, 2026
1%
HIKE
Go backpacking
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1%
ITA
"Don't call ___ comeback"
(3)
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Feb 18, 2026
1%
ITA
"Don't call ___ comeback"
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1%
ARIA
Solo with orchestral backing
(4)
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Feb 15, 2026
1%
ARIA
Solo with orchestral backing
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1%
ARENTYOUSOSMART
Clapback to a know-it-all
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
ARENTYOUSOSMART
Clapback to a know-it-all
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1%
ERA
Flop __: period of setbacks, in slang
(3)
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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)
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Feb 3, 2026
1%
ANG
"Brokeback Mountain" director Lee
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1%
VET
Dr. Dolittle, e.g.
(3)
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Feb 2, 2026
1%
VET
Dr. Dolittle, e.g.
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SOLDIERSON
Powers through, despite a setback
(10)
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Feb 1, 2026
1%
SOLDIERSON
Powers through, despite a setback
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1%
CARDINALSPIN
Arizona running back's evasive maneuver?
(12)
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Feb 1, 2026
1%
CARDINALSPIN
Arizona running back's evasive maneuver?
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1%
SELES
Tennis great who won three consecutive French Opens in the 1990s
(5)
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Jan 31, 2026
1%
SELES
Tennis great who won three consecutive French Opens in the 1990s
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EBATE
Online cash-back offer
(5)
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Jan 23, 2026
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EBATE
Online cash-back offer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
PARANOIA
Irrational fear of persecution
(8)
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Jan 18, 2026
1%
PARANOIA
Irrational fear of persecution
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Cut back a little" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 185 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is TRIM (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Cut back a little"?
The best answer for "Cut back a little" is TRIM with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Cut back a little" been used as a crossword clue?
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