“They often have AAA backing” crossword clue
Answer
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••••TOWS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TOWS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “They often have AAA backing”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 17, 2026, where it runs at 4 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
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