Backed (away from) Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Backed (away from)” from the New York Times crossword of October 6, 2025? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, OCTOBER 6, 2025
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SHIED is the answer to “Backed (away from)”. It means to move suddenly back or aside, as in fear.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To move suddenly back or aside, as in fear.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: HDISE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Recoiled”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Backed (away from)”?
SHIED, 5 letters: to move suddenly back or aside, as in fear.
When was “Backed (away from)” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of October 6, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with S.