Crossword Answer For
Toward the back, to a pirate
Last seen in Universal Crossword January 3, 2026 Answers
Stumped by the crossword clue "Toward the back, to a pirate"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on January 3, 2026. We've scoured our database and found 176 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is AFT (3 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
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176 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
AFT
Toward the back, to a pirate
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
99%
AFT
Toward the back, to a pirate
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
10%
ASTERN
Toward the back of a boat
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
10%
ASTERN
Toward the back of a boat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 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%
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%
LAID
__-back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
LAID
__-back
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%
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%
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%
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%
TREASUREMAP
*Document in some pirate stories
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
TREASUREMAP
*Document in some pirate stories
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 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%
RUES
Wants to take back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
5%
RUES
Wants to take back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 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%
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%
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%
EBBS
Flows back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
5%
EBBS
Flows back
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
SNEERAT
Show contempt toward
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
SNEERAT
Show contempt toward
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 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%
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%
REVIVE
Bring back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
REVIVE
Bring back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
THAR
Over yonder, to a pirate
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
5%
THAR
Over yonder, to a pirate
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 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%
REPO
Take back, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
REPO
Take back, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 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%
MECCA
What a mosque's mihrab points toward
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
5%
MECCA
What a mosque's mihrab points toward
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
5%
CAPTAINHOOK
*"Peter Pan" pirate
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
5%
CAPTAINHOOK
*"Peter Pan" pirate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 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%
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%
BLACKBEARD
*Edward Teach's pirate name
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
5%
BLACKBEARD
*Edward Teach's pirate name
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 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%
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%
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%
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
5%
AIMFOR
Work toward
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
AIMFOR
Work toward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
LOUDER
"For those in the back!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
LOUDER
"For those in the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
ZOOM
Company that ironically ordered employees back to its offices in 2023
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
5%
ZOOM
Company that ironically ordered employees back to its offices in 2023
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
5%
RANAT
Rushed toward
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
5%
RANAT
Rushed toward
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
5%
REVERTS
Changes back (to)
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
5%
REVERTS
Changes back (to)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
5%
RECLAIM
Win back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
5%
RECLAIM
Win back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
5%
SEESAW
Move back and forth
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
5%
SEESAW
Move back and forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
5%
LETITRIP
Held nothing back
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
5%
LETITRIP
Held nothing back
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
5%
PARE
Cut back
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
5%
PARE
Cut back
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
5%
RUNAT
Charge toward
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
5%
RUNAT
Charge toward
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
5%
OWES
Needs to pay back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
5%
OWES
Needs to pay back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
5%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
5%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
5%
GRINAT
Flash a smile toward
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
5%
GRINAT
Flash a smile toward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
5%
ART
Class that may send one back to the drawing board
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
5%
ART
Class that may send one back to the drawing board
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
5%
ALLISLOST
"We can't come back from this!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
5%
ALLISLOST
"We can't come back from this!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
5%
GHOST
Not text back
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
5%
GHOST
Not text back
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
5%
PATS
__ on the back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
5%
PATS
__ on the back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
5%
HOMEATLAST
"So glad to be back from my trip!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
5%
HOMEATLAST
"So glad to be back from my trip!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
5%
FLEWHOME
Came back from vacation
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
5%
FLEWHOME
Came back from vacation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
5%
NYLONSTOCKINGS
Hose that may have a seam up the back
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
5%
NYLONSTOCKINGS
Hose that may have a seam up the back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
5%
RECEDED
Drew back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
5%
RECEDED
Drew back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
5%
DETAINS
Holds back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
5%
DETAINS
Holds back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
5%
ONEL
First-year student working toward a JD
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
5%
ONEL
First-year student working toward a JD
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
5%
RUNSAT
Barrels toward
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
5%
RUNSAT
Barrels toward
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
5%
HESITATE
Hang back
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
5%
HESITATE
Hang back
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
5%
RESTART
Go back to square one
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
5%
RESTART
Go back to square one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
5%
SMEE
"Peter Pan" pirate
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
5%
SMEE
"Peter Pan" pirate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
5%
LETSRIP
Holds nothing back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
5%
LETSRIP
Holds nothing back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
5%
RECEDE
Go back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
5%
RECEDE
Go back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
5%
BUTTDIAL
Call made behind one's back?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
5%
BUTTDIAL
Call made behind one's back?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
5%
SPAS
Places to kick back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
5%
SPAS
Places to kick back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
5%
SACRA
Lower back bones
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
5%
SACRA
Lower back bones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
5%
RECALL
Take back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
5%
RECALL
Take back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
5%
REHIRED
Brought back on board
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2025
5%
REHIRED
Brought back on board
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2025
5%
RANSOM
Payment to a pirate
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 24, 2025
5%
RANSOM
Payment to a pirate
Universal Crossword · Sep 24, 2025
5%
ALLY
One who's got your back
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
5%
ALLY
One who's got your back
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
5%
LEANS
Tends (toward)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2025
5%
LEANS
Tends (toward)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2025
5%
CHILL
Kick back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
5%
CHILL
Kick back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
5%
PACE
Go back and forth, in a way
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
5%
PACE
Go back and forth, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
5%
DORSI
Latissimus __: back muscle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
5%
DORSI
Latissimus __: back muscle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
5%
LOIN
Piggy back?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2025
5%
LOIN
Piggy back?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2025
5%
POINTOFNORETURN
You can't go back after passing this
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
5%
POINTOFNORETURN
You can't go back after passing this
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
5%
BATED
Held back, as breath
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 2, 2025
5%
BATED
Held back, as breath
Universal Crossword · Sep 2, 2025
5%
DELAY
Push back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2025
5%
DELAY
Push back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
5%
SHIRT
Garment that might have tour dates on the back
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
5%
SHIRT
Garment that might have tour dates on the back
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
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%
FLAK
Pushback
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
FLAK
Pushback
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 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%
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%
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%
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%
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
1%
BIRDHOUSE
Handmade backyard nest box, and an apt description of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
BIRDHOUSE
Handmade backyard nest box, and an apt description of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
DINGO
Outback pack member
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
1%
DINGO
Outback pack member
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
1%
ESPY
Best Comeback Athlete, e.g.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
1%
ESPY
Best Comeback Athlete, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
1%
SETS
Theater backdrops
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
1%
SETS
Theater backdrops
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
1%
GRE
*CGI-ready background
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
1%
GRE
*CGI-ready background
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
1%
BRA
Garment that rarely works with a backless gown
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
1%
BRA
Garment that rarely works with a backless gown
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
1%
DOESTOO
Playground comeback
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
1%
DOESTOO
Playground comeback
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
1%
OVER
Bend ___ backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
OVER
Bend ___ backward
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
MAYE
Patriots quarterback Drake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
1%
MAYE
Patriots quarterback Drake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
1%
LEEK
*Ship's backbone
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
LEEK
*Ship's backbone
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
SNAG
Minor setback
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
SNAG
Minor setback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
BADSNAP
*Problematic backward pass in football
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
1%
BADSNAP
*Problematic backward pass in football
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
1%
STABLECOINS
Gold-backed cryptocurrencies, e.g.
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2025
1%
STABLECOINS
Gold-backed cryptocurrencies, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
1%
CRISSCROSS
Pattern for shoelaces or the starred clues' answers (forward and backward!)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
1%
CRISSCROSS
Pattern for shoelaces or the starred clues' answers (forward and backward!)
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
1%
PACKAGES
Items stolen by porch pirates
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
1%
PACKAGES
Items stolen by porch pirates
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
1%
DONTBETONIT
"I'd have a backup plan"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
1%
DONTBETONIT
"I'd have a backup plan"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
1%
SPARETIRE
Freeway backup?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
1%
SPARETIRE
Freeway backup?
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
1%
MASTER
Learn backward and forward
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
1%
MASTER
Learn backward and forward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
1%
FAMILYTREEHOUSE
Four-bed, three-bath digs in the backyard?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
1%
FAMILYTREEHOUSE
Four-bed, three-bath digs in the backyard?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
1%
YOGA
Lenovo laptop whose screen bends over backward
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
1%
YOGA
Lenovo laptop whose screen bends over backward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
1%
BTEAM
The backups
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
1%
BTEAM
The backups
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
1%
TUA
Dolphins quarterback Tagovailoa
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
1%
TUA
Dolphins quarterback Tagovailoa
Universal Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
1%
EMIL
Name that's a sour fruit backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 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"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
1%
CABOT
Vermont creamery hidden backward in "back-to-back"
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
1%
KYRA
Name hidden backward in "Mary-Kate"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 11, 2025
1%
KYRA
Name hidden backward in "Mary-Kate"
Universal Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
1%
RIA
Coastal inlet, or 27-Down backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
1%
RIA
Coastal inlet, or 27-Down backward
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
1%
LOVE
Word found backward in "benevolence"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 2, 2025
1%
LOVE
Word found backward in "benevolence"
Universal Crossword · Sep 2, 2025
1%
ANTI
Not backing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
1%
ANTI
Not backing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
1%
MAJA
Goya subject hidden backward in "Etta James"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
1%
MAJA
Goya subject hidden backward in "Etta James"
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on January 3, 2026
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Traveled by plane
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Co. that introduced the floppy disk
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Latin love
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Device for a ham
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Pairs
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Programming based on feel
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"No duh"
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Kraken and Leviathan
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Part of a comedy routine
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Toward the back, to a pirate" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 176 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is AFT (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Toward the back, to a pirate"?
The best answer for "Toward the back, to a pirate" is AFT with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Toward the back, to a pirate" 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 January 3, 2026.