Crossword clue
“Opposite of forward?”
This clue appeared as 65-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
REPLYLetters5
Starts withR
Ends withY
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Opposite of forward?” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 9, 2025 as 65-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Opposite of forward?” clue?+
The answer is REPLY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 9, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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