Boat back crossword clue
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STERN — the 5-letter solution to “Boat back”, entered at 31 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for February 17, 2023.
About this clue
“Boat back” appeared as 31 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on February 17, 2023, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 4 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on September 11, 2025.
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What is the answer to “Boat back”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, February 17, 2023, the answer to “Boat back” is STERN — 5 letters, entered at 31 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 “Boat back” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been STERN, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 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.