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Shrink back in fear

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword December 11, 2023 Answers

The crossword clue "Shrink back in fear" can be found in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle from December 11, 2023. We've gathered 174 possible solutions from our database of crossword answers spanning multiple publications. The top match is RECOIL (6 letters) at 99% confidence — our strongest recommendation for this clue.

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174 Other Potential Answers

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RECOIL
Shrink back in fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2023
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SASSES
Talks back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
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APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
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LAID
__-back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
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HERE
"Come back __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
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TRIMS
Cuts back a bit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
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SASS
Talk back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
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RESETS
Goes back to zero
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
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RECANTS
Takes back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
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RUES
Wants to take back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
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UNDO
Go back a step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
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RESTORE
Put back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
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ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
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ECHO
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
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TERROR
Abject fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
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IMISSEDYOU
"So happy to be back together!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
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SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
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TERRIFY
Fill with fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
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EBBS
Flows back
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
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RESET
Go back to zero
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
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REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
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RETREAD
Go back over
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
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SEESAWS
Goes back and forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
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ANSWERS
Gets back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
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SITON
Hold back, as information
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
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RALLY
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
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PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
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ONESEC
"Be right back ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
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EAGLE
Old quarter back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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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
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REENTER
Go back in
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
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EEK
Shriek of fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
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TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
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REVIVE
Bring back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
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EBB
Flow back to sea
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
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PAT
___ on the back
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
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HANG
Kick back (with)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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REMAND
Send back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
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REPO
Take back, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
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COW
Cash back?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
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STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
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EMOTIONAL
Holding back tears, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
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PRUNE
Cut back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
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ECHOES
Bounces back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
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HIND
Like back legs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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ERIC
Hall of Fame running back Dickerson
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
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LOUDER
"For those in the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
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ZOOM
Company that ironically ordered employees back to its offices in 2023
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
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PARANOIA
Irrational fear of persecution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
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REVERTS
Changes back (to)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
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RECLAIM
Win back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
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DREAD
Anticipate with fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
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SEESAW
Move back and forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
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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
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LEST
For fear that
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
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LETITRIP
Held nothing back
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
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PARE
Cut back
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
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OWES
Needs to pay back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
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SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
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ART
Class that may send one back to the drawing board
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
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ALLISLOST
"We can't come back from this!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
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GHOST
Not text back
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
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PATS
__ on the back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
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FLEWHOME
Came back from vacation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
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HOMEATLAST
"So glad to be back from my trip!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
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NYLONSTOCKINGS
Hose that may have a seam up the back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
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RECEDED
Drew back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
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DETAINS
Holds back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
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HESITATE
Hang back
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
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RESTART
Go back to square one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
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LETSRIP
Holds nothing back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
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RECEDE
Go back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
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BUTTDIAL
Call made behind one's back?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
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SPAS
Places to kick back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
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SACRA
Lower back bones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
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RECALL
Take back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
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REHIRED
Brought back on board
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2025
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ALLY
One who's got your back
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
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CHILL
Kick back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
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PACE
Go back and forth, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
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DORSI
Latissimus __: back muscle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
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LOIN
Piggy back?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2025
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POINTOFNORETURN
You can't go back after passing this
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
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BATED
Held back, as breath
Universal Crossword · Sep 2, 2025
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DELAY
Push back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
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SHIRT
Garment that might have tour dates on the back
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
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STEP
"Take a __ back"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
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EMU
Shaggy outback runner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
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FREETHROWLINE
Court marking that's 15 feet from the backboard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
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AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
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ELI
Former quarterback Manning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
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LEE
Suni honored with the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
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OLDIE
Throwback hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
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DORA
Cartoon explorer with a talking backpack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
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ARI
D-backs, in box scores
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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BURN
Cutting comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
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WAR
"Starship Troopers" backdrop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
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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
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SSN
Fig. in a background check
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
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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
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SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
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SKY
Rainbow backdrop
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
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LEDGER
"Brokeback Mountain" star Heath
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
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SPEEDS
Podcast playback options
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
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PALEO
Throwback diet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
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WIT
One with snappy comebacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
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SHE
___ shed (backyard retreat)
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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GTI
VW hatchback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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TROY
Former quarterback Aikman
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
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BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
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MOONWALK
Dance move also known as a backslide
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
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PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
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FLAK
Pushback
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
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EMUS
Outback birds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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RELAPSE
Setback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
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INPUT
Helpful feedback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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WHALECALF
Baby humpback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
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ARESO
"Am not!" comeback
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
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GORILLA
Silverback, for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
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HIKE
Go backpacking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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ASI
"Just ___ feared!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
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ITA
"Don't call ___ comeback"
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
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ARIA
Solo with orchestral backing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
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ALLAY
Ease, as fears
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
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ARENTYOUSOSMART
Clapback to a know-it-all
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
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ERA
Flop __: period of setbacks, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
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ANG
"Brokeback Mountain" director Lee
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
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SOLDIERSON
Powers through, despite a setback
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
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CARDINALSPIN
Arizona running back's evasive maneuver?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
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EBATE
Online cash-back offer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
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ORCA
Marine mammal feared by sharks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
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AARON
Quarterback Rodgers
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
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HOLE
Part of the ozone layer that's shrinking
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
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EVAL
Feedback for a prof
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
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CROC
Reptile that Capt. Hook feared
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
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SOLO
Without backup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
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LINEMEN
They protect or rush the quarterback
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
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LOSS
Sports setback
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
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BIRDHOUSE
Handmade backyard nest box, and an apt description of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
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DINGO
Outback pack member
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
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ESPY
Best Comeback Athlete, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
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SETS
Theater backdrops
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
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GRE
*CGI-ready background
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
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BRA
Garment that rarely works with a backless gown
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
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DOESTOO
Playground comeback
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
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OVER
Bend ___ backward
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
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MAYE
Patriots quarterback Drake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
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SNAG
Minor setback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
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LEEK
*Ship's backbone
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
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BADSNAP
*Problematic backward pass in football
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
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STABLECOINS
Gold-backed cryptocurrencies, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
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CRISSCROSS
Pattern for shoelaces or the starred clues' answers (forward and backward!)
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
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DONTBETONIT
"I'd have a backup plan"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
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SPARETIRE
Freeway backup?
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
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MASTER
Learn backward and forward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
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FAMILYTREEHOUSE
Four-bed, three-bath digs in the backyard?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
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YOGA
Lenovo laptop whose screen bends over backward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
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BTEAM
The backups
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
1%
TUA
Dolphins quarterback Tagovailoa
Universal Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
1%
EMIL
Name that's a sour fruit backward
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
1%
CABOT
Vermont creamery hidden backward in "back-to-back"
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
1%
KYRA
Name hidden backward in "Mary-Kate"
Universal Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
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RIA
Coastal inlet, or 27-Down backward
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
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LOVE
Word found backward in "benevolence"
Universal Crossword · Sep 2, 2025
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ANTI
Not backing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
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MAJA
Goya subject hidden backward in "Etta James"
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
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SOBE
Drink brand hidden backward in "Cake Boss"
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "Shrink back in fear" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 174 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is RECOIL (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Shrink back in fear"?
The best answer for "Shrink back in fear" is RECOIL with 6 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Shrink back in fear" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database. It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword. It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on December 11, 2023.
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