Backbones crossword clue

Answer
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SPINES

SPINES — the 6-letter solution to “Backbones”, entered at 27 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for March 25, 2024.

About this clue

“Backbones” appeared as 27 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on March 25, 2024, and the answer is 6 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on March 9, 2026.

Letters
6
Position
27 Down
Times seen
2

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Backbones”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, March 25, 2024, the answer to “Backbones” is SPINES — 6 letters, entered at 27 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Backbones” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been SPINES, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 6 letters and starts with S.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.