“Back off (from)” crossword clue
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•••••••SHYAWAY
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SHYAWAY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Back off (from)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 7, 2026, where it runs at 13 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 7, 2026 grid10A"Great" animals4 ltrs›16A"That's crazy!," on the internet4 ltrs›19ANot right4 ltrs›22ASports center5 ltrs›25ACover girl?9 ltrs›31AOrg. with a 3-1-1 rule3 ltrs›34ASan Francisco or San Antonio4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 7, 20261AActress Pinkett Smith of "Girls Trip"4 ltrs›5AGets better5 ltrs›14ASuper-cool4 ltrs›15ASubject of 2001 bankruptcy headlines5 ltrs›17AWing woman?10 ltrs›20ASecond-most-common surname in Korea, after Kim3 ltrs›21ARight away4 ltrs›23AThey have pH's below 75 ltrs›
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