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Needs to pay back

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword November 28, 2025 Answers

The crossword clue "Needs to pay back" was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on November 28, 2025. We've carefully identified 172 possible answers from crossword puzzles published over the years. Among all candidates, OWES (4 letters) stands out as the strongest match at 99%, making it the most reliable solution for this particular clue.

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172 Other Potential Answers

99%
OWES
Needs to pay back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
5%
SASSES
Talks back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
5%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
GETARAISEOUTOF
Talk into a pay hike?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
TAINTEDGLASS
Tumbler that needs a deep clean?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
LAID
__-back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
HERE
"Come back __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
TRIMS
Cuts back a bit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
5%
ONME
"I'll pay this time"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
5%
SASS
Talk back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
5%
RESETS
Goes back to zero
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
TENANTS
People who pay flat rates?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
5%
RECANTS
Takes back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
5%
RUES
Wants to take back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
5%
UNDO
Go back a step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
5%
COALSTOVE
Potbelly that needs constant feeding?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
5%
EYESONME
"Class, pay attention!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
ECHO
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
5%
EBBS
Flows back
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
5%
RESET
Go back to zero
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
5%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
5%
RETREAD
Go back over
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
OWESTO
Must pay
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
SEESAWS
Goes back and forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
5%
BALANCEDUE
Total left to pay
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
5%
OVERDUE
Like a library book one has to pay for
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
5%
SITON
Hold back, as information
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
ANSWERS
Gets back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
RALLY
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
5%
PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
ONESEC
"Be right back ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
5%
EAGLE
Old quarter back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
FEE
Amount to pay
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
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REVISITS
Comes back to
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
REENTER
Go back in
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
5%
WHATAMESS
"This place needs cleaning!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
REVIVE
Bring back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
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EBB
Flow back to sea
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
PAT
___ on the back
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
HANG
Kick back (with)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
5%
REPO
Take back, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
REMAND
Send back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 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?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
5%
PRUNE
Cut back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
EMOTIONAL
Holding back tears, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
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WAGE
Recurring pay
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
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ECHOES
Bounces back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
5%
HIND
Like back legs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
ERIC
Hall of Fame running back Dickerson
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
LOUDER
"For those in the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
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OWE
Have bills to pay
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
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ZOOM
Company that ironically ordered employees back to its offices in 2023
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
5%
REVERTS
Changes back (to)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
5%
RECLAIM
Win back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
5%
SEESAW
Move back and forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
5%
ASTERN
Toward the back of a boat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
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AFT
Toward the back, to a pirate
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
5%
IDS
TSA checkpoint needs
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
5%
TISSUES
Allergy season needs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
5%
LETITRIP
Held nothing back
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
5%
PARE
Cut back
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
5%
OVA
In vitro fertilization needs
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
5%
EDEN
Garden that needs no improvement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
5%
MALLETS
Vibraphonist's needs
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
5%
ALLISLOST
"We can't come back from this!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
5%
GHOST
Not text back
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
5%
HOMEATLAST
"So glad to be back from my trip!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
5%
PATS
__ on the back
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
5%
RECEDED
Drew back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
5%
TUITION
What a scholarship might pay
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
5%
DETAINS
Holds back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
5%
COST
Price to pay
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
5%
HESITATE
Hang back
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
5%
RESTART
Go back to square one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
5%
RECEDE
Go back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
5%
LETSRIP
Holds nothing back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
1%
VENMO
Mobile payment app
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
EMU
Shaggy outback runner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
FREETHROWLINE
Court marking that's 15 feet from the backboard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
SSN
Taxpayer ID
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
OLDIE
Throwback hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
DORA
Cartoon explorer with a talking backpack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
ARI
D-backs, in box scores
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
BURN
Cutting comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
WAR
"Starship Troopers" backdrop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
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NOTRE
"The Hunchback of __ Dame"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
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WWI
"Wonder Woman" backdrop, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
ISTOO
Childish comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
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RANDOS
People in the background of a selfie, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
ANTE
Opening payment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
RENT
Tenant's monthly payment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 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
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
LEDGER
"Brokeback Mountain" star Heath
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
SPEEDS
Podcast playback options
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
PALEO
Throwback diet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
TOLL
FasTrak payment
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
WIT
One with snappy comebacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
SHE
___ shed (backyard retreat)
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
PERKUP
Start paying attention
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
GTI
VW hatchback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
TROY
Former quarterback Aikman
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
FLAK
Pushback
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
ANTES
Mandatory poker payments
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
EBT
Grocery payment sys.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
RELAPSE
Setback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
INPUT
Helpful feedback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
ECOTAX
Polluter's payment
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
CPA
Taxpayer's rep
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
WHALECALF
Baby humpback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
ARESO
"Am not!" comeback
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
CHARGECARD
Electrician's favorite method of payment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
GORILLA
Silverback, for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
REMITS
Sends, as payment
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
HIKE
Go backpacking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
ITA
"Don't call ___ comeback"
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
ARIA
Solo with orchestral backing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
ARENTYOUSOSMART
Clapback to a know-it-all
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
ERA
Flop __: period of setbacks, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
ANG
"Brokeback Mountain" director Lee
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
SOLDIERSON
Powers through, despite a setback
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
CARDINALSPIN
Arizona running back's evasive maneuver?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
EBATE
Online cash-back offer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
AARON
Quarterback Rodgers
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
DINEANDDASH
Leave without paying (... letters 3-6)
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
EVAL
Feedback for a prof
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
ADVANCES
Prepayments in some big book deals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
PIGLATIN
Igpay atinlay "language"
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
LINEMEN
They protect or rush the quarterback
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
SOLO
Without backup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
LOSS
Sports setback
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
HIRE
Add to the payroll
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 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
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
1%
ESPY
Best Comeback Athlete, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
1%
BRIBE
Corrupt payoff
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
SETS
Theater backdrops
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
1%
GRE
*CGI-ready background
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
1%
REMIT
Send, as payment
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
1%
BRA
Garment that rarely works with a backless gown
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
1%
DOESTOO
Playground comeback
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
1%
OVER
Bend ___ backward
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
MAYE
Patriots quarterback Drake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
1%
SNAG
Minor setback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
LEEK
*Ship's backbone
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
BADSNAP
*Problematic backward pass in football
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 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!)
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
1%
RFID
Touch-to-pay tech
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
1%
DONTBETONIT
"I'd have a backup plan"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "Needs to pay back" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 172 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is OWES (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Needs to pay back"?
The best answer for "Needs to pay back" is OWES with 4 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Needs to pay back" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database. It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword, Universal Crossword. It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on November 28, 2025.
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