The clue "Take back, as words" from the Universal Crossword crossword on May 13, 2022 has 179 potential solutions in our records. After analysing answer patterns across thousands of puzzles, we're 99% confident that UNSAY (5 letters) is the correct answer. Check the full list of possibilities ranked by confidence below.
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179 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
UNSAY
Take back, as words
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 13, 2022
99%
UNSAY
Take back, as words
Universal Crossword · May 13, 2022
10%
RUES
Wants to take back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
10%
RUES
Wants to take back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
10%
REPO
Take back, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
10%
REPO
Take back, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
5%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
5%
SASSES
Talks back to
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
5%
SASSES
Talks back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
5%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
5%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
5%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
5%
SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
5%
OPTIN
Agree to take part
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
OPTIN
Agree to take part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
HERE
"Come back __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
HERE
"Come back __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
LAID
__-back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
LAID
__-back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
5%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
5%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
5%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
5%
TRIMS
Cuts back a bit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
5%
TRIMS
Cuts back a bit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
5%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
MURPHYSLATKE
"I'll take my potato as a pancake (but you'll probably bring fries)" request?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
5%
MURPHYSLATKE
"I'll take my potato as a pancake (but you'll probably bring fries)" request?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
5%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
5%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
5%
SASS
Talk back to
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
5%
SASS
Talk back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
5%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
5%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
5%
ALLME
"I'll take complete credit, thanks"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
ALLME
"I'll take complete credit, thanks"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
RESETS
Goes back to zero
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
RESETS
Goes back to zero
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
5%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
5%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
5%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
5%
RECANTS
Takes back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
5%
RECANTS
Takes back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
5%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
5%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
5%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
5%
UNDO
Go back a step
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
5%
UNDO
Go back a step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
5%
RESTORE
Put back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 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
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
5%
ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
5%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
5%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
5%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
5%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
ECHO
Bounce back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
5%
ECHO
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
5%
IMISSEDYOU
"So happy to be back together!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
5%
IMISSEDYOU
"So happy to be back together!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
5%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
5%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
5%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
5%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
5%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
5%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
5%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
5%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
5%
EBBS
Flows back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
5%
EBBS
Flows back
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
5%
SWAP
Give and take
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
5%
SWAP
Give and take
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
5%
RESET
Go back to zero
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 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
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
5%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
5%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
RETREAD
Go back over
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
RETREAD
Go back over
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
SEESAWS
Goes back and forth
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
5%
SEESAWS
Goes back and forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
5%
ANSWERS
Gets back to
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
ANSWERS
Gets back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
SITON
Hold back, as information
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
SITON
Hold back, as information
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
RALLY
Bounce back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
5%
RALLY
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
5%
PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
ONESEC
"Be right back ... "
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
5%
ONESEC
"Be right back ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
5%
ITSALLYOU
"I can't take any credit"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
5%
ITSALLYOU
"I can't take any credit"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
5%
EAGLE
Old quarter back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
5%
EAGLE
Old quarter back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
PTA
Org. that may take summers off
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
5%
PTA
Org. that may take summers off
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
5%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
5%
EGGTOSS
Game where you can't take a break?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
5%
EGGTOSS
Game where you can't take a break?
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
5%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
OPED
Newspaper take
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
OPED
Newspaper take
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
REVISITS
Comes back to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
REVISITS
Comes back to
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
REENTER
Go back in
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
5%
REENTER
Go back in
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
5%
ITSABET
"I'll take that wager!"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
5%
ITSABET
"I'll take that wager!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
5%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
5%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
5%
TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
5%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
5%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
REVIVE
Bring back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
REVIVE
Bring back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
EBB
Flow back to sea
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
EBB
Flow back to sea
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
PAT
___ on the back
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
PAT
___ on the back
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
HANG
Kick back (with)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
5%
HANG
Kick back (with)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
5%
NOS
Rejection words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
5%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
5%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
5%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
5%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
UMS
Certain filler words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
5%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
5%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
IDO
Swear words?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
REMAND
Send back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
REMAND
Send back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
COW
Cash back?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
COW
Cash back?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
OPEN
Free to take a pass?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
OPEN
Free to take a pass?
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
5%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
5%
POV
Personal take, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
5%
POV
Personal take, for short
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
5%
IWIN
Victorious words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
5%
IWIN
Victorious words
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
5%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
5%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
5%
EMOTIONAL
Holding back tears, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
5%
EMOTIONAL
Holding back tears, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
PRUNE
Cut back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
5%
PRUNE
Cut back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
EYES
Emoji reaction to a hot take
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
5%
EYES
Emoji reaction to a hot take
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
ECHOES
Bounces back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
ECHOES
Bounces back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
5%
HIND
Like back legs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
HIND
Like back legs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
5%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
5%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
5%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
5%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
ERIC
Hall of Fame running back Dickerson
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
ERIC
Hall of Fame running back Dickerson
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 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%
ERROR
Mistake
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
ERROR
Mistake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 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%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 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%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
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%
CAM
Vid taker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
CAM
Vid taker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 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%
BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
TYPOS
Key mistakes?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
TYPOS
Key mistakes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
ANTE
Upfront stake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
ANTE
Upfront stake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
EXTRATIME
Leeway for a test-taker
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
EXTRATIME
Leeway for a test-taker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
YOLO
Risk-taker's hashtag
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
YOLO
Risk-taker's hashtag
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 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%
ANY
"__ takers?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
ANY
"__ takers?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 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%
STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 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%
IGETIT
"Point taken"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
IGETIT
"Point taken"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 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%
THEE
"Beautiful Mistakes" rapper Megan __ Stallion
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
THEE
"Beautiful Mistakes" rapper Megan __ Stallion
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%
TWO
"It takes __ to tango"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
TWO
"It takes __ to tango"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 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%
BUGSYBITES
"Gangster Malone takes the bait!"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
BUGSYBITES
"Gangster Malone takes the bait!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
ETD
Flight takeoff abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
1%
ETD
Flight takeoff abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
1%
DRAMATICLICENSE
Something taken by a teller?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
DRAMATICLICENSE
Something taken by a teller?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 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%
DIETS
Intake plans
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
1%
DIETS
Intake plans
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
ONABET
With cash at stake
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
ONABET
With cash at stake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 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%
OWNSIT
Answers for a mistake
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
OWNSIT
Answers for a mistake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
GIVEN
Something taken for granted
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
GIVEN
Something taken for granted
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
THATSNOTIT
"You're mistaken"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
THATSNOTIT
"You're mistaken"
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 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%
VESTEDINTERESTS
Personal stakes
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
VESTEDINTERESTS
Personal stakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 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%
SADIST
Person who takes pleasure in pain
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
SADIST
Person who takes pleasure in pain
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 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%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
WERE
"Mistakes ___ made"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
WERE
"Mistakes ___ made"
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
ERR
Make a mistake
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
ERR
Make a mistake
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 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%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal 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%
TAXI
Prepare for takeoff
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
TAXI
Prepare for takeoff
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
TESTEE
Exam taker
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
TESTEE
Exam taker
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 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%
SET
Fully taken care of
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
SET
Fully taken care of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
TSO
General on a takeout menu
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
TSO
General on a takeout menu
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 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%
PEG
Tent stake
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
PEG
Tent stake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
BATHINGTRUNKS
Job for an elephant caretaker?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
BATHINGTRUNKS
Job for an elephant caretaker?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 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
Clues for Universal Crossword on May 13, 2022
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Their rock is an offshoot of post-punk
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Flop
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___ acid (protein part)
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Tennis great Sharapova
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Lowest bingo number
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Radio station employees
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Code-breaking org.
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Pass again on a track
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Like Easter eggs and Halloween candy
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Take back, as words" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 179 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is UNSAY (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Take back, as words"?
The best answer for "Take back, as words" is UNSAY with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Take back, as words" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on May 13, 2022.