“Drew back” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••SHIED
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SHIED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Drew back”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 18, 2026, where it runs at 102 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 18, 2026 grid97ANon, ni, 'a'ole12 ltrs›106A"S.N.L." alum Gardner5 ltrs›114ATaib? Tbia?14 ltrs›118AShifts gears, say6 ltrs›121AIn6 ltrs›
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Oct 18, 20261ABeneficiary of early capital7 ltrs›8ABless, in a way6 ltrs›14AClose female friend … in relative terms6 ltrs›20ALess than satisfactory, slangily7 ltrs›21ALike some cyborg parts6 ltrs›22AExtended play?6 ltrs›23AHeyhowareyou14 ltrs›25AJournalist Michele with two Peabody Awards6 ltrs›
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