Crossword clue
“Backs out, say”
This clue appeared as 6-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
REVERSESLetters8
Starts withR
Ends withS
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Backs out, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 2, 2026 as 6-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with R and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Backs out, say” clue?+
The answer is REVERSES (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 2, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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