The crossword clue "Receded" was last seen in the Universal Crossword puzzle on January 8, 2026. We've carefully identified 18 possible answers from crossword puzzles published over the years. Among all candidates, EBBED (5 letters) stands out as the strongest match at 99%, making it the most reliable solution for this particular clue.
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18 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
EBBED
Receded
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
99%
EBBED
Receded
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
NSA
Org. preceded by the Cipher Bureau
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
NSA
Org. preceded by the Cipher Bureau
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
WIIU
Game console that preceded the Nintendo Switch
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
WIIU
Game console that preceded the Nintendo Switch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
OLDS
Automaker whose name preceded "mobile"
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 16, 2024
1%
OLDS
Automaker whose name preceded "mobile"
Universal Crossword · May 16, 2024
1%
ZOOMERS
They preceded Gen Alpha
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2024
1%
ZOOMERS
They preceded Gen Alpha
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2024
1%
RNA
Molecule preceded by m-, r-, or t-
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2024
1%
RNA
Molecule preceded by m-, r-, or t-
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2024
1%
HAVEN
It's often preceded by "safe," redundantly
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 11, 2022
1%
HAVEN
It's often preceded by "safe," redundantly
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2022
1%
JOHNGRISHAMNOVEL
What the first word of each of seven answers in this puzzle is, when preceded by “The”
(16)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 20, 2022
1%
JOHNGRISHAMNOVEL
What the first word of each of seven answers in this puzzle is, when preceded by “The”
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 20, 2022
1%
LEAF
Preceded by 1-, 9- and 65-Across, what each circled word literally suggests
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2021
1%
LEAF
Preceded by 1-, 9- and 65-Across, what each circled word literally suggests
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2021
1%
NEXT
Preceded in line by only one person
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2021
1%
NEXT
Preceded in line by only one person
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2021
1%
HASHTAG
Word or phrase preceded by "#"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2021
1%
HASHTAG
Word or phrase preceded by "#"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2021
1%
PAAR
Jack who preceded Carson on late-night TV
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2020
1%
PAAR
Jack who preceded Carson on late-night TV
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2020
1%
WORKMATE
Colleague ... and, when preceded by "the," what the end of 16-, 24-, 37- or 50-Across is
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2020
1%
WORKMATE
Colleague ... and, when preceded by "the," what the end of 16-, 24-, 37- or 50-Across is
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2020
1%
WHEREWASI
Lost-one's-place words often preceded by the two-letter start of 17-, 29- and 49-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2020
1%
WHEREWASI
Lost-one's-place words often preceded by the two-letter start of 17-, 29- and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2020
1%
SAIDNOONEEVER
Words that contradict what preceded them
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2020
1%
SAIDNOONEEVER
Words that contradict what preceded them
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2020
1%
ERA
Word often preceded by a leader's name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2020
1%
ERA
Word often preceded by a leader's name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2020
1%
ALERT
Warning word often preceded by a color
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2020
1%
ALERT
Warning word often preceded by a color
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2020
1%
SHIFTS
Work assignments ... and, preceded by 1-Across, the key to creating the word ladder (and part 8 of it)
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2019
1%
SHIFTS
Work assignments ... and, preceded by 1-Across, the key to creating the word ladder (and part 8 of it)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Receded" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 18 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is EBBED (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Receded"?
The best answer for "Receded" is EBBED with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Receded" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 10 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on January 8, 2026.