The crossword clue "Not about to back" was featured in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on May 6, 2021 and has been seen in crosswords before. We've compiled 184 possible answers from various sources. The leading candidate is ANTI (4 letters), scoring a 99% match — the highest among all solutions we found.
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184 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ANTI
Not about to back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2021
99%
ANTI
Not about to back
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2021
8%
ADORE
Be wild about
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
8%
ADORE
Be wild about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 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%
OMIT
Forget about
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
8%
OMIT
Forget about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
8%
PONYO
Miyazaki film about a goldfish who longs to be human
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
8%
PONYO
Miyazaki film about a goldfish who longs to be human
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
8%
BEEF
Award-winning Netflix series about conflict
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
8%
BEEF
Award-winning Netflix series about conflict
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
8%
BANGLEANGLE
Reporter's approach to a story about a bracelet?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
8%
BANGLEANGLE
Reporter's approach to a story about a bracelet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
8%
TWINSPIN
Reporter's approach to a story about a doppelgänger?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
8%
TWINSPIN
Reporter's approach to a story about a doppelgänger?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
8%
DRAKETAKE
Reporter's approach to a story about a male duck?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
8%
DRAKETAKE
Reporter's approach to a story about a male duck?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
8%
ANTSLANT
Reporter's approach to a story about a picnic pest?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
8%
ANTSLANT
Reporter's approach to a story about a picnic pest?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
8%
CROCUSFOCUS
Reporter's approach to a story about a spring bloom?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
8%
CROCUSFOCUS
Reporter's approach to a story about a spring bloom?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
8%
BEWARETHEAIDESOFMARCH
Warning about interns hired every spring?
(21)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
8%
BEWARETHEAIDESOFMARCH
Warning about interns hired every spring?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 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%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
8%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 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%
LAID
__-back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
8%
LAID
__-back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
8%
IDLE
Just hanging about
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
8%
IDLE
Just hanging about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
8%
INPANTOPICMODE
Going on and on about one's new cookware?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
8%
INPANTOPICMODE
Going on and on about one's new cookware?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
8%
RIO
Animated film about Spix's macaws
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
8%
RIO
Animated film about Spix's macaws
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
8%
SOSO
Nothing to write home about
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
8%
SOSO
Nothing to write home about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 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%
POSE
FX drama about New York City's ball culture
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
8%
POSE
FX drama about New York City's ball culture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
8%
SUNDRYHUMOR
*Jokes about miscellaneous items?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
8%
SUNDRYHUMOR
*Jokes about miscellaneous items?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 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%
LUCA
Pixar film about a young sea monster
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
8%
LUCA
Pixar film about a young sea monster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
8%
BOASTOF
Brag about
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
8%
BOASTOF
Brag about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
8%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
8%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 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%
KNEW
Was sure about
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
8%
KNEW
Was sure about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 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%
BEALIVE
Beyoncé song about the joy of human existence
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
8%
BEALIVE
Beyoncé song about the joy of human existence
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
8%
ELIO
Pixar film about a boy who meets aliens
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
8%
ELIO
Pixar film about a boy who meets aliens
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
8%
AVOIDAVOID
Vague advice for space travelers worried about black holes?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
8%
AVOIDAVOID
Vague advice for space travelers worried about black holes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
8%
SOSUEME
"What are you gonna do about it?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
8%
SOSUEME
"What are you gonna do about it?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 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%
ILIAD
Homeric saga about the Trojan War
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
8%
ILIAD
Homeric saga about the Trojan War
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 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%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
8%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
8%
ONTO
In the know about
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
8%
ONTO
In the know about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 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%
INDUCE
Bring about
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
8%
INDUCE
Bring about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
8%
IMAY
"Thinking about it"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
8%
IMAY
"Thinking about it"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
8%
LETSDROP
Stops talking about
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
8%
LETSDROP
Stops talking about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 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%
ECHO
Bounce back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
8%
ECHO
Bounce back
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%
UHUH
"Forget about it"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
8%
UHUH
"Forget about it"
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%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
8%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
8%
FLAIL
Thrash about
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
8%
FLAIL
Thrash about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 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%
MRLUCKY
Cary Grant film about a gambler
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
8%
MRLUCKY
Cary Grant film about a gambler
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 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%
ITSALLINTHEHIPS
Advice for adding power to a golf swing, or what can be said about 17-, 27-, and 50-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
8%
ITSALLINTHEHIPS
Advice for adding power to a golf swing, or what can be said about 17-, 27-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
8%
SPICYMUSEUM
Place to learn about chili peppers?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
8%
SPICYMUSEUM
Place to learn about chili peppers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 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%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
8%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
8%
REFREFERENCE
Color commentator's remark about a zebra on the field?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
8%
REFREFERENCE
Color commentator's remark about a zebra on the field?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 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%
RESULTIN
Bring about
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
8%
RESULTIN
Bring about
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%
BEYOURSELF
Advice about authenticity
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
8%
BEYOURSELF
Advice about authenticity
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
8%
OBSESS
Think constantly (about)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
8%
OBSESS
Think constantly (about)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
8%
REVISITS
Comes back to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
8%
REVISITS
Comes back to
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 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%
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%
THATSSORAVEN
2000s Disney sitcom about a teen with hidden psychic abilities
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
8%
THATSSORAVEN
2000s Disney sitcom about a teen with hidden psychic abilities
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
8%
LETITPASS
"Don't worry about that"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
8%
LETITPASS
"Don't worry about that"
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
8%
RUE
Feel bad about
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
8%
RUE
Feel bad about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 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%
AIR
It's about 78% nitrogen
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
8%
AIR
It's about 78% nitrogen
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 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%
ARTHUR
PBS Kids show about an aardvark
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
8%
ARTHUR
PBS Kids show about an aardvark
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 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%
ITSANUMBERSGAME
"You must consider the odds," and what can be said about 20-, 34-, or 41-Across?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
8%
ITSANUMBERSGAME
"You must consider the odds," and what can be said about 20-, 34-, or 41-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
8%
ISNT
"This __ about you"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
8%
ISNT
"This __ about you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 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%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
8%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
8%
TRUMPET
"Listen to My ___!" (children's book about a brass instrument)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
8%
TRUMPET
"Listen to My ___!" (children's book about a brass instrument)
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
8%
CARMAKERSPLAY
Stage production about the lives of autoworkers?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
8%
CARMAKERSPLAY
Stage production about the lives of autoworkers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
8%
GOODHAIRDAY
Occasion to feel positive about one's appearance, no cap?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
8%
GOODHAIRDAY
Occasion to feel positive about one's appearance, no cap?
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%
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%
ETHICISTS
People with concerns about trolleys?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
8%
ETHICISTS
People with concerns about trolleys?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 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%
SOUNDSRIGHTTOME
"I think that's correct," or what one may say about the ends of 17-, 28-, and 50-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
8%
SOUNDSRIGHTTOME
"I think that's correct," or what one may say about the ends of 17-, 28-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
8%
SETUPSHOP
Go about one's business?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
8%
SETUPSHOP
Go about one's business?
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 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%
MILL
Move (about)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
8%
MILL
Move (about)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
8%
BOO
Visitor in a knock-knock joke that ends, "It's nothing to cry about!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
8%
BOO
Visitor in a knock-knock joke that ends, "It's nothing to cry about!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
8%
GAD
Roam (about)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
8%
GAD
Roam (about)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 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%
GIVEITAREST
"Enough, I'm over talking about this!"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
8%
GIVEITAREST
"Enough, I'm over talking about this!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
8%
BRAG
Talk about how awesome you are
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
8%
BRAG
Talk about how awesome you are
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 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%
MIDNIGHTSPECIAL
*Lead Belly song about a wee-hours train
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
8%
MIDNIGHTSPECIAL
*Lead Belly song about a wee-hours train
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
8%
NORSE
Like myths about Asgard
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
8%
NORSE
Like myths about Asgard
LA Times Daily 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%
YEA
"It's about ___ high"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
8%
YEA
"It's about ___ high"
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
8%
STAX
"__: Soulsville U.S.A.": HBO documentary about a record label
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
8%
STAX
"__: Soulsville U.S.A.": HBO documentary about a record label
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
8%
BEINGALIVE
"Company" song about taking a chance on love
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
8%
BEINGALIVE
"Company" song about taking a chance on love
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 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%
ZITS
Comic strip about a high schooler
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
8%
ZITS
Comic strip about a high schooler
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
8%
YESIDO
"That's true about me"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
8%
YESIDO
"That's true about me"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 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%
YEAHIMSURE
"No doubt about it"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
8%
YEAHIMSURE
"No doubt about it"
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
8%
WHOAREYOUKISSING
Question about a new romantic partner?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
8%
WHOAREYOUKISSING
Question about a new romantic partner?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
8%
SENSE
Get a feeling about
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
8%
SENSE
Get a feeling about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 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%
SUREOF
Confident about
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
8%
SUREOF
Confident about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 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%
ASTIR
Up and about
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
8%
ASTIR
Up and about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
8%
CANOED
Paddled about
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
8%
CANOED
Paddled about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
8%
SOMETHINGSFISHY
"This doesn't seem right," or what can be said about 17-, 23-, 46-, and 57-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
8%
SOMETHINGSFISHY
"This doesn't seem right," or what can be said about 17-, 23-, 46-, and 57-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
8%
SPEAKSOF
Talks about
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
8%
SPEAKSOF
Talks about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
8%
AMI
“Is that true about me?”
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
8%
AMI
“Is that true about me?”
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
8%
ARISEN
Up and about
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
8%
ARISEN
Up and about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
ROEG
"Walkabout" director Nicolas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
ROEG
"Walkabout" director Nicolas
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Not about to back" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 184 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ANTI (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Not about to back"?
The best answer for "Not about to back" is ANTI with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Not about to back" been used as a crossword clue?
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It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on May 6, 2021.