“*Motion of receding waves” crossword clue
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••••••••BACKWASH
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BACKWASH is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “*Motion of receding waves”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 16, 2025, where it runs at 31 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 16, 2025 grid18DSidewalk writing medium5 ltrs›25DSoul and Sorento4 ltrs›26DSunrise direction4 ltrs›29DFarm mother3 ltrs›31DMooch, as a cigarette3 ltrs›32DLicorice-flavored spice9 ltrs›33DRejected9 ltrs›34D"___ Just Not That Into You" (2009 film)3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 16, 20251ARelatives, informally3 ltrs›4ACarved bit of jewelry5 ltrs›9AFigure out5 ltrs›14APub pintful3 ltrs›15A___ Dictionary (crowdsourced online reference)5 ltrs›16AFrog's sound5 ltrs›17A*High-status American Express offering9 ltrs›19ACause of food poisoning, for short5 ltrs›
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