The Universal Crossword crossword published on January 20, 2026 contains the clue "Recedes". According to our crossword solution database, there are 25 possible answers. EBBS (4 letters) is the frontrunner at 99% confidence. We've listed every potential solution below, ranked from most to least likely.
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25 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
EBBS
Recedes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
99%
EBBS
Recedes
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
1%
SEP
It precedes Oct.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
SEP
It precedes Oct.
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
NEE
It precedes a maiden name
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2025
1%
NEE
It precedes a maiden name
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2025
1%
SHE
Pronoun that precedes "sells seashells" in a classic tongue twister
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2025
1%
SHE
Pronoun that precedes "sells seashells" in a classic tongue twister
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2025
1%
NYE
It precedes 1/1, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2024
1%
NYE
It precedes 1/1, for short
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2024
1%
EIDALADHA
Muslim festival that precedes the Tashreeq days
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2024
1%
EIDALADHA
Muslim festival that precedes the Tashreeq days
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2024
1%
ESS
It precedes tee
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 8, 2024
1%
ESS
It precedes tee
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2024
1%
FRI
It precedes Sat.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 24, 2024
1%
FRI
It precedes Sat.
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2024
1%
SNAP
Tech company whose name precedes "chat"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2024
1%
SNAP
Tech company whose name precedes "chat"
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2024
1%
THETA
It precedes iota
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 10, 2023
1%
THETA
It precedes iota
Universal Crossword · Aug 10, 2023
1%
EGG
What precedes or follows a chicken?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2023
1%
EGG
What precedes or follows a chicken?
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2023
1%
WARTIME
What precedes a period of peace
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2022
1%
WARTIME
What precedes a period of peace
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2022
1%
LEO
It precedes Virgo
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 23, 2022
1%
LEO
It precedes Virgo
Universal Crossword · May 23, 2022
1%
ETD
Boarding precedes it: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2022
1%
ETD
Boarding precedes it: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2022
1%
ACTS
It precedes Romans
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2022
1%
ACTS
It precedes Romans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2022
1%
SOL
It precedes la
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2021
1%
SOL
It precedes la
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2021
1%
ITOO
Langston Hughes poem whose title precedes "sing America"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2021
1%
ITOO
Langston Hughes poem whose title precedes "sing America"
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2021
1%
OLDS
Auto pioneer whose name precedes "mobile"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2021
1%
OLDS
Auto pioneer whose name precedes "mobile"
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2021
1%
TWAS
What precedes "the night before Christmas"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 3, 2021
1%
TWAS
What precedes "the night before Christmas"
Universal Crossword · Oct 3, 2021
1%
SUMMER
It precedes 66-Across
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2021
1%
SUMMER
It precedes 66-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2021
1%
TAU
It precedes upsilon
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2021
1%
TAU
It precedes upsilon
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2021
1%
OCANADA
It precedes some puck drops
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2021
1%
OCANADA
It precedes some puck drops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2021
1%
AGE
It precedes beauty, per a saying
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2020
1%
AGE
It precedes beauty, per a saying
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2020
1%
SMOKIN
Boston song whose title lyric precedes "We're cookin' tonight"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2020
1%
SMOKIN
Boston song whose title lyric precedes "We're cookin' tonight"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2020
1%
PSI
It precedes omega
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 19, 2020
1%
PSI
It precedes omega
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 19, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Recedes" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 25 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is EBBS (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Recedes"?
The best answer for "Recedes" is EBBS with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Recedes" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 34 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword, Premier Sunday Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on January 20, 2026.