The crossword puzzle clue "Hit back?" has 184 known solutions in our database. Featured most recently in the Universal Crossword puzzle on July 31, 2025, the highest-ranked answer is BSIDE (5 letters) with 99% confidence. We compile solutions from major crossword publications to ensure accuracy.
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Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
BSIDE
Hit back?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
99%
BSIDE
Hit back?
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
99%
SIDEB
Hit back?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2024
99%
SIDEB
Hit back?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2024
8%
ESC
Key hit in panic
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
8%
ESC
Key hit in panic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
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%
EATIT
1984 "Weird Al" Yankovic hit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
8%
EATIT
1984 "Weird Al" Yankovic hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 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%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
8%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
8%
LAID
__-back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
8%
LAID
__-back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
8%
OLDIE
Throwback hit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
8%
OLDIE
Throwback hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 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%
HOMER
Big hit at the ballpark
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
8%
HOMER
Big hit at the ballpark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 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%
SUGARSUGAR
No. 1 hit from the album "Everything's Archie"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
8%
SUGARSUGAR
No. 1 hit from the album "Everything's Archie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
8%
SUE
"A Boy Named __": Johnny Cash hit
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
8%
SUE
"A Boy Named __": Johnny Cash hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 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%
COPA
Club in a Manilow hit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
8%
COPA
Club in a Manilow hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
8%
RIO
Duran Duran album with the hit "Hungry Like the Wolf"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
8%
RIO
Duran Duran album with the hit "Hungry Like the Wolf"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 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%
GUTS
Olivia Rodrigo album with the hit "Vampire"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
8%
GUTS
Olivia Rodrigo album with the hit "Vampire"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
8%
JIVE
"__ Talkin'": 1975 Bee Gees hit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
8%
JIVE
"__ Talkin'": 1975 Bee Gees hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
8%
ASKYFULLOFSTARS
Coldplay hit co-produced by Avicii
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
8%
ASKYFULLOFSTARS
Coldplay hit co-produced by Avicii
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
8%
TAKEONME
1980s hit whose video drew a lot of attention?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
8%
TAKEONME
1980s hit whose video drew a lot of attention?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 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%
RIGBY
Eleanor in a Beatles hit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
8%
RIGBY
Eleanor in a Beatles hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 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%
HEREANDNOW
Kenny Chesney hit about living in the moment
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
8%
HEREANDNOW
Kenny Chesney hit about living in the moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
8%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
8%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
8%
TWISTANDSHOUT
*The Beatles hit on "Please Please Me"
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
8%
TWISTANDSHOUT
*The Beatles hit on "Please Please Me"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
8%
CARELESSWHISPER
*Wham! hit on "Make It Big"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
8%
CARELESSWHISPER
*Wham! hit on "Make It Big"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
8%
DONTSPEAK
*No Doubt hit on "Tragic Kingdom"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
8%
DONTSPEAK
*No Doubt hit on "Tragic Kingdom"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 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%
UNCHAINEDMELODY
Righteous Brothers hit in the film "Ghost"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
8%
UNCHAINEDMELODY
Righteous Brothers hit in the film "Ghost"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 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%
SMASH
Runaway hit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
8%
SMASH
Runaway hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 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%
HEYYA
OutKast hit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
8%
HEYYA
OutKast hit
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%
DAWNON
Suddenly hit
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
8%
DAWNON
Suddenly hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 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%
STAY
Lisa Loeb hit single
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
8%
STAY
Lisa Loeb hit single
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%
GOTTA
"I __ Feeling": Black Eyed Peas hit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
8%
GOTTA
"I __ Feeling": Black Eyed Peas hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 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%
SWINGSAT
Tries to hit
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
8%
SWINGSAT
Tries to hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
8%
ASHA
"Brimful of ___" (1997 Cornershop hit)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
8%
ASHA
"Brimful of ___" (1997 Cornershop hit)
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 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%
IMGONNABE
The Proclaimers hit subtitled "500 Miles"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
8%
IMGONNABE
The Proclaimers hit subtitled "500 Miles"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
8%
GOOGOODOLLS
*Band with the 1998 hit "Iris"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
8%
GOOGOODOLLS
*Band with the 1998 hit "Iris"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
8%
TEENIE
Adjective for a bikini, in a 1960s hit song
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
8%
TEENIE
Adjective for a bikini, in a 1960s hit song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
8%
ATBATS
Chances for a hit
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
8%
ATBATS
Chances for a hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
8%
NICE
"__ to Each Other": Olivia Dean hit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
NICE
"__ to Each Other": Olivia Dean hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
ROBOTO
"Mr. ___" (1983 Styx hit)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
ROBOTO
"Mr. ___" (1983 Styx hit)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 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%
TRIPLE
Big hit
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
8%
TRIPLE
Big hit
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%
SUPERBOWLSHUFFLE
1985 novelty hit for the Bears, with "The," or an apt title for this puzzle?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
8%
SUPERBOWLSHUFFLE
1985 novelty hit for the Bears, with "The," or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
8%
PAT
___ on the back
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
8%
PAT
___ on the back
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
8%
CASBAH
"Rock the __": hit song for The Clash
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
8%
CASBAH
"Rock the __": hit song for The Clash
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 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%
BRINGMETOLIFE
*2003 Evanescence hit
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
8%
BRINGMETOLIFE
*2003 Evanescence hit
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
8%
BECAREFUL
2018 Cardi B hit single
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
8%
BECAREFUL
2018 Cardi B hit single
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
8%
TAKEITEASY
1972 Eagles hit single
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
8%
TAKEITEASY
1972 Eagles hit single
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
8%
DANGERZONE
1986 Kenny Loggins hit single
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
8%
DANGERZONE
1986 Kenny Loggins hit single
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
8%
DONTSTARTNOW
2019 Dua Lipa hit single
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
8%
DONTSTARTNOW
2019 Dua Lipa hit single
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 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%
RASPBERRYBERET
1985 Prince hit about a woman in a French hat
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
8%
RASPBERRYBERET
1985 Prince hit about a woman in a French hat
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
8%
AINT
"__ No Sunshine": Bill Withers hit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
8%
AINT
"__ No Sunshine": Bill Withers hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
8%
DEM
"We ___ Boyz" (Wiz Khalifa hit)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
8%
DEM
"We ___ Boyz" (Wiz Khalifa hit)
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 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%
PSILOVEYOU
Beatles hit on "Please Please Me," which could be dedicated to 16-, 24-, 35-, and 50-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
8%
PSILOVEYOU
Beatles hit on "Please Please Me," which could be dedicated to 16-, 24-, 35-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
8%
YAYA
2024 Beyonce hit with a reduplicative name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
8%
YAYA
2024 Beyonce hit with a reduplicative name
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 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%
CHAKAKHAN
Singer with the 1984 hit "I Feel for You"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
8%
CHAKAKHAN
Singer with the 1984 hit "I Feel for You"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 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%
PRUNE
Cut back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
8%
PRUNE
Cut back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
8%
YETTO
"__ Come": BTS hit song
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
8%
YETTO
"__ Come": BTS hit song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
STUART
E.B. White's "__ Little"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
STUART
E.B. White's "__ Little"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
ADMITDEFEAT
Wave the white flag
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
ADMITDEFEAT
Wave the white flag
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
EERO
Architect Saarinen
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
EERO
Architect Saarinen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
HOARIER
Whiter with age
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
HOARIER
Whiter with age
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
BLEACH
Laundry whitener
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
BLEACH
Laundry whitener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
GOESSTAIRCRAZY
Gets design help from an M.C. Escher-loving architect?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
GOESSTAIRCRAZY
Gets design help from an M.C. Escher-loving architect?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 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%
GAB
Chitchat
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
GAB
Chitchat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 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%
KEYWEST
Florida home of the Harry S. Truman Little White House
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
KEYWEST
Florida home of the Harry S. Truman Little White House
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
PEI
Dallas City Hall architect I.M. __
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
PEI
Dallas City Hall architect I.M. __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 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%
UMA
Thurman of "Red, White & Royal Blue"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
UMA
Thurman of "Red, White & Royal Blue"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 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%
LLOYD
Fallingwater architect Frank __ Wright
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
LLOYD
Fallingwater architect Frank __ Wright
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
NAPA
Cabbage variety called "big white vegetable" in Chinese
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
NAPA
Cabbage variety called "big white vegetable" in Chinese
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%
ERIK
"The Devil in the White City" writer Larson
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
ERIK
"The Devil in the White City" writer Larson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
SEETHING
White-hot
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
SEETHING
White-hot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 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%
ATBAT
Currently hitting
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
ATBAT
Currently hitting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 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%
ECRU
Off-white hue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
ECRU
Off-white hue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
ONYX
Semiprecious stone with black-and-white bands
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
ONYX
Semiprecious stone with black-and-white bands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
WHERESWALDO
*Book series with a character in red-and-white stripes
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
WHERESWALDO
*Book series with a character in red-and-white stripes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
STEPIN
Pinch-hit
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
STEPIN
Pinch-hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
ALLEN
Springsteen portrayer Jeremy __ White
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
ALLEN
Springsteen portrayer Jeremy __ White
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
GLEN
"Wichita Lineman" singer Campbell
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
GLEN
"Wichita Lineman" singer Campbell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
LAG
Streaming hitch
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
LAG
Streaming hitch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 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%
SPEC
Architect's constraint, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
SPEC
Architect's constraint, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 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%
MAE
Actress Whitman
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
MAE
Actress Whitman
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 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%
IBIS
American white __: Gulf Coast bird
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
1%
IBIS
American white __: Gulf Coast bird
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%
SOAVES
Dry Italian whites
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
SOAVES
Dry Italian whites
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 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%
PETA
Org. with a white rabbit in its logo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
PETA
Org. with a white rabbit in its logo
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
ILE
Tahiti, par exemple
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
ILE
Tahiti, par exemple
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 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%
STAB
Place to hitch a ride?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
STAB
Place to hitch a ride?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
SECRETDOVEBAN
Sly campaign to keep white birds out of the deodorant aisle?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
SECRETDOVEBAN
Sly campaign to keep white birds out of the deodorant aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
MOIRA
"Schitt's Creek" character with an impressive wig collection
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
MOIRA
"Schitt's Creek" character with an impressive wig collection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
BANDS
The Black Keys and the White Stripes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
BANDS
The Black Keys and the White Stripes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
ARTDECO
'20s-'30s architectural style
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
ARTDECO
'20s-'30s architectural style
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 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%
GRAMMYNORMA
*Wise maternal figure voiced by Betty White in "The Lorax"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
GRAMMYNORMA
*Wise maternal figure voiced by Betty White in "The Lorax"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
ORCA
Black-and-white 18-Across predator
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
ORCA
Black-and-white 18-Across predator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
EMMY
Award for "The White Lotus"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
EMMY
Award for "The White Lotus"
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 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%
ORCAS
Black-and-white whales
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
ORCAS
Black-and-white whales
LA Times Daily 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%
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%
EGG
Shell + white + yolk
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
EGG
Shell + white + yolk
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
CAREW
Hall of Famer Rod with 3,053 career hits
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
CAREW
Hall of Famer Rod with 3,053 career hits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
DAN
Levy of "Schitt's Creek"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
DAN
Levy of "Schitt's Creek"
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
FLAK
Pushback
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
FLAK
Pushback
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 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%
EMUS
Outback birds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
EMUS
Outback birds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
TEETH
Pearly whites
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
TEETH
Pearly whites
Universal 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%
ELK
Deer whose Cree name, wapiti, means "white rump"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
ELK
Deer whose Cree name, wapiti, means "white rump"
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 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%
GAYICON
Whitney Houston or Cher
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
GAYICON
Whitney Houston or Cher
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
ONELAP
Unit left after a white flag in NASCAR
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
ONELAP
Unit left after a white flag in NASCAR
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
PENGUIN
"Batman" villain named after a black-and-white bird
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
PENGUIN
"Batman" villain named after a black-and-white bird
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
ARISTA
Record label for Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
ARISTA
Record label for Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
WED
Get hitched
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
WED
Get hitched
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
ASPENS
White-barked trees
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
ASPENS
White-barked trees
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 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%
IMPEI
Louvre Pyramid architect
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
1%
IMPEI
Louvre Pyramid architect
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 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%
SNOWED
Covered in white, in a way
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
SNOWED
Covered in white, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
FIB
White lie
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
FIB
White lie
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%
OREO
It is black-and-white but might get twisted
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
OREO
It is black-and-white but might get twisted
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 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%
SAYIDO
Get hitched
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
SAYIDO
Get hitched
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 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%
DESIGNATED
Like some drivers or hitters
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
DESIGNATED
Like some drivers or hitters
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
FOUNDASWEETSPOT
"Japan's flag hits all the right notes! Its designers ___"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
FOUNDASWEETSPOT
"Japan's flag hits all the right notes! Its designers ___"
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Hit back?" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 184 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BSIDE (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Hit back?"?
The best answer for "Hit back?" is BSIDE with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include SIDEB (5 letters).
Where has "Hit back?" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on July 31, 2025.