Crossword Answer For
Held back, as breath
Last seen in Universal Crossword September 2, 2025 Answers
"Held back, as breath" is a crossword clue we last spotted in the Universal Crossword puzzle on September 2, 2025. We have 175 possible answers in our records from crosswords published across multiple sources. The leading solution is BATED with 5 letters and a 99% confidence score, making it the most likely correct answer.
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
BATED
Held back, as breath
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 2, 2025
99%
BATED
Held back, as breath
Universal Crossword · Sep 2, 2025
10%
LETITRIP
Held nothing back
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
10%
LETITRIP
Held nothing back
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
FLEECYCIRCUS
Shearing event held under the big top?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
5%
FLEECYCIRCUS
Shearing event held under the big top?
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
REVISITS
Comes back to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
REVISITS
Comes back to
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 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%
REENTER
Go back in
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
5%
REENTER
Go back in
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 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%
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%
REMAND
Send back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
REMAND
Send back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 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%
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%
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%
PRUNE
Cut back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
5%
PRUNE
Cut back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 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%
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%
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%
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
5%
REVERTS
Changes back (to)
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
5%
REVERTS
Changes back (to)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
5%
RECLAIM
Win back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
5%
RECLAIM
Win back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
5%
SEESAW
Move back and forth
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
5%
SEESAW
Move back and forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
5%
ASTERN
Toward the back of a boat
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
5%
ASTERN
Toward the back of a boat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
5%
AFT
Toward the back, to a pirate
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
5%
AFT
Toward the back, to a pirate
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
5%
NBAFINALS
Annual championship series held in May-June (... letters 4-2)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
5%
NBAFINALS
Annual championship series held in May-June (... letters 4-2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
5%
PARE
Cut back
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
5%
PARE
Cut back
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
5%
OWES
Needs to pay back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
5%
OWES
Needs to pay back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
5%
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
5%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
5%
ART
Class that may send one back to the drawing board
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
5%
ART
Class that may send one back to the drawing board
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
5%
ALLISLOST
"We can't come back from this!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
5%
ALLISLOST
"We can't come back from this!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
5%
GHOST
Not text back
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
5%
GHOST
Not text back
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
5%
HOMEATLAST
"So glad to be back from my trip!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
5%
HOMEATLAST
"So glad to be back from my trip!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
5%
PATS
__ on the back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
5%
PATS
__ on the back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
5%
FLEWHOME
Came back from vacation
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
5%
FLEWHOME
Came back from vacation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
5%
NYLONSTOCKINGS
Hose that may have a seam up the back
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
5%
NYLONSTOCKINGS
Hose that may have a seam up the back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
5%
RECEDED
Drew back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
5%
RECEDED
Drew back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
5%
DETAINS
Holds back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
5%
DETAINS
Holds back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
5%
NOONION
Request from a diner concerned about bad breath
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
5%
NOONION
Request from a diner concerned about bad breath
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
5%
HESITATE
Hang back
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
5%
HESITATE
Hang back
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
5%
EYECONTACT
It can be held during a conversation
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
5%
EYECONTACT
It can be held during a conversation
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
5%
RESTART
Go back to square one
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
5%
RESTART
Go back to square one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
5%
REDDIT
Site that held the recurring social experiment r/place
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
5%
REDDIT
Site that held the recurring social experiment r/place
Universal Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
5%
LETSRIP
Holds nothing back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
5%
LETSRIP
Holds nothing back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
5%
RECEDE
Go back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
5%
RECEDE
Go back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
5%
USOPEN
Tennis tourney held in Queens
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
5%
USOPEN
Tennis tourney held in Queens
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
5%
BUTTDIAL
Call made behind one's back?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
5%
BUTTDIAL
Call made behind one's back?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
5%
TICTAC
Tiny breath mint
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 6, 2025
5%
TICTAC
Tiny breath mint
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
5%
SPAS
Places to kick back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
5%
SPAS
Places to kick back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
5%
SACRA
Lower back bones
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
5%
SACRA
Lower back bones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
5%
RECALL
Take back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
5%
RECALL
Take back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
5%
REHIRED
Brought back on board
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2025
5%
REHIRED
Brought back on board
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2025
5%
ALLY
One who's got your back
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
5%
ALLY
One who's got your back
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
5%
DEEP
"Take a __ breath"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
5%
DEEP
"Take a __ breath"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
5%
CHILL
Kick back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
5%
CHILL
Kick back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
5%
PACE
Go back and forth, in a way
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
5%
PACE
Go back and forth, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
5%
DORSI
Latissimus __: back muscle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
5%
DORSI
Latissimus __: back muscle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
5%
LOIN
Piggy back?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2025
5%
LOIN
Piggy back?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2025
5%
POINTOFNORETURN
You can't go back after passing this
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
5%
POINTOFNORETURN
You can't go back after passing this
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
5%
DELAY
Push back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2025
5%
DELAY
Push back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
PDAS
Bygone handhelds, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
1%
PDAS
Bygone handhelds, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 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%
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%
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%
PALEO
Throwback diet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
PALEO
Throwback diet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
REST
Take a breather
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
REST
Take a breather
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 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%
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%
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%
INPUT
Helpful feedback
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
INPUT
Helpful feedback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 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%
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%
MARACAS
Pair of handheld percussion instruments
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
MARACAS
Pair of handheld percussion instruments
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 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%
ANNIE
Potts of "Young Sheldon"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
ANNIE
Potts of "Young Sheldon"
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
1%
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
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%
OLED
Screen on some handheld games, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
OLED
Screen on some handheld games, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 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%
AARON
Quarterback Rodgers
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
AARON
Quarterback Rodgers
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 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%
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%
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%
DINGO
Outback pack member
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
1%
DINGO
Outback pack member
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
1%
PSP
Bygone handheld game console, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
1%
PSP
Bygone handheld game console, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 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%
GRE
*CGI-ready background
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
1%
GRE
*CGI-ready background
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
1%
BRA
Garment that rarely works with a backless gown
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
1%
BRA
Garment that rarely works with a backless gown
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
1%
DOESTOO
Playground comeback
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
1%
DOESTOO
Playground comeback
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
1%
OVER
Bend ___ backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
OVER
Bend ___ backward
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
MAYE
Patriots quarterback Drake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
1%
MAYE
Patriots quarterback Drake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
1%
LEEK
*Ship's backbone
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
LEEK
*Ship's backbone
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
SNAG
Minor setback
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
SNAG
Minor setback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
BADSNAP
*Problematic backward pass in football
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
1%
BADSNAP
*Problematic backward pass in football
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
1%
STABLECOINS
Gold-backed cryptocurrencies, e.g.
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2025
1%
STABLECOINS
Gold-backed cryptocurrencies, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
1%
CRISSCROSS
Pattern for shoelaces or the starred clues' answers (forward and backward!)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
1%
CRISSCROSS
Pattern for shoelaces or the starred clues' answers (forward and backward!)
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
1%
DONTBETONIT
"I'd have a backup plan"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
1%
DONTBETONIT
"I'd have a backup plan"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
1%
SPARETIRE
Freeway backup?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
1%
SPARETIRE
Freeway backup?
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
1%
EXIST
Live and breathe
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
1%
EXIST
Live and breathe
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
1%
MASTER
Learn backward and forward
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
1%
MASTER
Learn backward and forward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
1%
FAMILYTREEHOUSE
Four-bed, three-bath digs in the backyard?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
1%
FAMILYTREEHOUSE
Four-bed, three-bath digs in the backyard?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
1%
YOGA
Lenovo laptop whose screen bends over backward
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
1%
YOGA
Lenovo laptop whose screen bends over backward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
1%
BTEAM
The backups
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
1%
BTEAM
The backups
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
1%
TUA
Dolphins quarterback Tagovailoa
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
1%
TUA
Dolphins quarterback Tagovailoa
Universal Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
1%
EMIL
Name that's a sour fruit backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
1%
EMIL
Name that's a sour fruit backward
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
1%
CABOT
Vermont creamery hidden backward in "back-to-back"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
1%
CABOT
Vermont creamery hidden backward in "back-to-back"
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
1%
KYRA
Name hidden backward in "Mary-Kate"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 11, 2025
1%
KYRA
Name hidden backward in "Mary-Kate"
Universal Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
1%
RIA
Coastal inlet, or 27-Down backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
1%
RIA
Coastal inlet, or 27-Down backward
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
1%
AIR
What we breathe
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
1%
AIR
What we breathe
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
1%
LOVE
Word found backward in "benevolence"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 2, 2025
1%
LOVE
Word found backward in "benevolence"
Universal Crossword · Sep 2, 2025
1%
ANTI
Not backing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
1%
ANTI
Not backing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
1%
MAJA
Goya subject hidden backward in "Etta James"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
1%
MAJA
Goya subject hidden backward in "Etta James"
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Held back, as breath" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 175 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BATED (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Held back, as breath"?
The best answer for "Held back, as breath" is BATED with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Held back, as breath" been used as a crossword clue?
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