“Shrink back” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RECOIL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Shrink back”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 4, 2025, where it runs at 19 Across 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.
Crossing entries
Oct 4, 2025 grid1DFocus of an airplane battle, maybe7 ltrs›2DLegendary rock singer?7 ltrs›3DContainers that are often red7 ltrs›4DHalley of Halley's comet6 ltrs›5DCornrow, e.g.5 ltrs›6DSkate park fixture4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 4, 20251AField of unknowns7 ltrs›8ALead role in the highest-grossing film of 19855 ltrs›13AScrapes from a motorcycle fall8 ltrs›15AIt "lies just halfway between rashness and cowardice," per Miguel de Cervantes5 ltrs›16A"Marvelous" TV character played by Rachel Brosnahan9 ltrs›18AFacedown5 ltrs›20APlace for eggs3 ltrs›22AMuttonhead4 ltrs›
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