Crossword clue

“Back biter”

This clue appeared as 96-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
MOLAR
Letters5
Starts withM
Ends withR
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Back biter” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 24, 2026 as 96-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with R.

See every answer from the puzzle on the WSJ Crossword page for July 24, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Back biter” clue?+

The answer is MOLAR (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 24, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on July 24, 2026.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for July 24, 2026, or browse every date on the WSJ Crossword hub.