Fall back crossword clue
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LAG — the 3-letter solution to “Fall back”, entered at 20 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for May 18, 2022.
About this clue
“Fall back” appeared as 20 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on May 18, 2022, and the answer is 3 letters long. We have tracked this clue 9 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on March 13, 2026.
Other possible answers
Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.
- RECEDE6 letters
- RETREAT7 letters
Every time this clue has run
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What is the answer to “Fall back”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Wednesday, May 18, 2022, the answer to “Fall back” is LAG — 3 letters, entered at 20 Down.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: LAG, RECEDE, RETREAT. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 3 letters and starts with L.
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.