If you're stuck on the clue "Hang back" from the Universal Crossword crossword (October 28, 2025), we're here to help. Our records show 180 potential answers for this clue collected from various puzzle sources. The best match is HESITATE at 8 letters long, carrying a 99% confidence score based on crossword puzzle history.
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180 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
HESITATE
Hang back
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
99%
HESITATE
Hang back
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
99%
LAG
Hang back
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 31, 2023
99%
LAG
Hang back
Universal Crossword · May 31, 2023
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%
KEEPIT
"You hang on to that"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
8%
KEEPIT
"You hang on to that"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 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%
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%
ECHO
Bounce back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
8%
ECHO
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
REMAND
Send back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
8%
REMAND
Send back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 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%
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%
BATCAVE
DC place to hang?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
8%
BATCAVE
DC place to hang?
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
8%
PRUNE
Cut back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
8%
PRUNE
Cut back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 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%
ECHOES
Bounces back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
8%
ECHOES
Bounces back
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%
INSPOT
Cool place to hang
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
8%
INSPOT
Cool place to hang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 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%
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%
GLO
Yoga app found in "hang loose"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
8%
GLO
Yoga app found in "hang loose"
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
8%
LEARN
Get the hang of
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
8%
LEARN
Get the hang of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
8%
LETITRIP
Held nothing back
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
8%
LETITRIP
Held nothing back
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
8%
PARE
Cut back
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
8%
PARE
Cut back
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
1%
SAMOA
Island country that changed the shape of the International Date Line by skipping December 30, 2011
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
SAMOA
Island country that changed the shape of the International Date Line by skipping December 30, 2011
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
WHATSSHAKIN
"How's it hangin'?"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
WHATSSHAKIN
"How's it hangin'?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
REVISE
Make changes to
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
REVISE
Make changes to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 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%
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%
IDLE
Just hanging about
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
IDLE
Just hanging about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 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%
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%
COINS
Change
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
COINS
Change
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%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
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%
TWOAM
Clock-changing hr.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
TWOAM
Clock-changing hr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 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%
GONNA
"A Change Is __ Come"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
GONNA
"A Change Is __ Come"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 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%
MUTATE
Change genetically
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
MUTATE
Change genetically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
COINSLOT
Place that welcomes change?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
COINSLOT
Place that welcomes change?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
IDOS
Vows exchanged with rings
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
IDOS
Vows exchanged with rings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
UTURN
Drastic policy change
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
UTURN
Drastic policy change
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
STIFF
Shortchange
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
STIFF
Shortchange
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
CHIRP
Signal to change a battery
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
CHIRP
Signal to change a battery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
SELLS
Exchanges for money
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
SELLS
Exchanges for money
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
DYE
Change shades
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
DYE
Change shades
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
ECOLOGIST
Many a climate change expert
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
ECOLOGIST
Many a climate change expert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
EAVE
Roof overhang
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
EAVE
Roof overhang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 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%
LODGE
Mountain hangout
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
LODGE
Mountain hangout
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 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%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 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%
OCEANTIDES
Changing sea levels?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
OCEANTIDES
Changing sea levels?
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%
MUTATION
Genetic change
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
MUTATION
Genetic change
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 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%
REDEFINE
Change the meaning of
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
REDEFINE
Change the meaning of
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
BLED
Changed the laundry?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
BLED
Changed the laundry?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 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%
ONES
Change machine inserts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
ONES
Change machine inserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 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%
KEEP
"__ the change"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
KEEP
"__ the change"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
NIHAO
Shanghai salutation
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
NIHAO
Shanghai salutation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
SNOOPDOGG
Rapper featured on the Dr. Dre song "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
SNOOPDOGG
Rapper featured on the Dr. Dre song "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
ORIOLE
Bird that weaves pouchlike hanging nests
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
ORIOLE
Bird that weaves pouchlike hanging nests
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 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%
NCAA
Org. whose NIL rules changed in 2021
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
NCAA
Org. whose NIL rules changed in 2021
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 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%
SIMU
Liu of "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
SIMU
Liu of "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 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%
LOOSE
Start to change?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
LOOSE
Start to change?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
VEER
Change course suddenly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
VEER
Change course suddenly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
ADAPT
Adjust to change
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
ADAPT
Adjust to change
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 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%
WHEELNUTS
Fasteners in a tyre change
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
WHEELNUTS
Fasteners in a tyre change
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 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%
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%
RBG
SCOTUS justice who said, "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
RBG
SCOTUS justice who said, "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
ALTAR
Where to exchange vows
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
ALTAR
Where to exchange vows
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 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%
TAP
Do a shuffle ball change at a dance studio, e.g.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
TAP
Do a shuffle ball change at a dance studio, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 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%
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%
TECHDISRUPTIONS
Silicon Valley game changers, or an alternate title for this puzzle
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
TECHDISRUPTIONS
Silicon Valley game changers, or an alternate title for this puzzle
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%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
MSNBC
News network that changed its name in 2025
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
MSNBC
News network that changed its name in 2025
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 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%
JACK
Tool used to change a flat
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
JACK
Tool used to change a flat
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
ALTER
Change slightly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
ALTER
Change slightly
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 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%
SWAP
Exchange
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
1%
SWAP
Exchange
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 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%
MELT
Change states, in a way
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
MELT
Change states, in a way
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
NYE
Bill addressing climate change?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
NYE
Bill addressing climate change?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
MARRIAGERITE
Exchange of wedding vows, e.g.
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
MARRIAGERITE
Exchange of wedding vows, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
GOING
Not hanging around
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
GOING
Not hanging around
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 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
1%
ANG
"Brokeback Mountain" director Lee
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
ANG
"Brokeback Mountain" director Lee
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
SCRATCHTHATPITCH
"Better not throw a changeup"?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
SCRATCHTHATPITCH
"Better not throw a changeup"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
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%
SOFA
Good spot to check for loose change
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
SOFA
Good spot to check for loose change
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 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
1%
JOBHOP
Change positions often
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
JOBHOP
Change positions often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
RETOOL
Make changes to
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
RETOOL
Make changes to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
SHOULD
"__ you change your mind ... "
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
SHOULD
"__ you change your mind ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
TURN
Change of direction
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
TURN
Change of direction
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
SELL
Exchange for cash
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
SELL
Exchange for cash
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
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%
ABIT
"You haven't changed __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
1%
ABIT
"You haven't changed __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
1%
AARON
Quarterback Rodgers
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
AARON
Quarterback Rodgers
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
CENT
Small amount of change
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
CENT
Small amount of change
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 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%
LOW
___-hanging fruit
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
LOW
___-hanging fruit
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 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%
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%
WHIPLASH
Dramatic change
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
WHIPLASH
Dramatic change
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
LOSS
Sports setback
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
LOSS
Sports setback
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
ETAT
Coup d'__: sudden regime change
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
ETAT
Coup d'__: sudden regime change
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 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%
MANDOPOP
Music genre that originated in 1930s Shanghai
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
MANDOPOP
Music genre that originated in 1930s Shanghai
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
TREE
Capuchin monkey's hangout
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
1%
TREE
Capuchin monkey's hangout
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
1%
MOVE
Change places
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
MOVE
Change places
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
ECOL
Climate change sci.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
1%
ECOL
Climate change sci.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
1%
RESTYLE
Change the look of, as a hairdo
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
1%
RESTYLE
Change the look of, as a hairdo
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
1%
DINGO
Outback pack member
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
1%
DINGO
Outback pack member
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
1%
AMEND
Change, as a contract
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
1%
AMEND
Change, as a contract
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
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Storage spots at houses' tops
Crossword Clue
Got cozy
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On bed rest, say
Crossword Clue
John Lennon's love
Crossword Clue
Repetitive futbol cheer
Crossword Clue
62-Across was inducted into it in Sept. 2025
Crossword Clue
Unspoken
Crossword Clue
Pinot noir and shiraz
Crossword Clue
Actor Kapoor
Crossword Clue
Big ___ (semi)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Hang back" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 180 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is HESITATE (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "Hang back"?
The best answer for "Hang back" is HESITATE with 8 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include LAG (3 letters).
Where has "Hang back" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 3 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on October 28, 2025.