“Fall back” crossword clue
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••••••RECEDE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RECEDE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Fall back”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 9, 2026, where it runs at 46 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on June 9, 2026.
Crossing entries
Jun 9, 2026 grid46ACity with Carnival samba parades, informally3 ltrs›47ACompromise that, ideally, leaves both parties satisfied11 ltrs›54AEnglish soccer star ___ James5 ltrs›58APrediction of a negative outcome that is true of 21-, 28- and 47-Across15 ltrs›62AAirport raced through in "Home Alone," in brief3 ltrs›65ADeep sorrow3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 18, 2026NYT Crossword51 Down•••EBBJun 9, 2026NYT Crossword46 Down••••••RECEDEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••RECEDE6 ltrs
•••EBB3 ltrs
•••••••RELAPSE7 ltrs
•••••••RETREAT7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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