“Hit from behind” crossword clue
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•••••••REAREND
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.REAREND is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hit from behind”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 8, 2026, where it runs at 31 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
Aug 8, 2026 grid31ABraided rope made of rawhide5 ltrs›35A"Comprende?"5 ltrs›38ARelieved response3 ltrs›42ALa ___ Tar Pits4 ltrs›45AFrench beauty9 ltrs›48APawn-capturing move9 ltrs›50AMap lines: Abbr.3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 8, 20261AFling4 ltrs›5AGarment with a loose, flowing end known as a "pallu"4 ltrs›9ALongtime airer of "The Young and the Restless"3 ltrs›12ANocturnal sounds in the woods5 ltrs›14AWaffle9 ltrs›16AWoodard with multiple Emmys5 ltrs›17AAuthor and illustrator of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"9 ltrs›18ASlippery slope10 ltrs›
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