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Clue: "Backbone"
"Backbone" is a New York Times crossword puzzle clue that we have seen 4 times. When there are multiple answers, the answers are sorted by the most recently seen.
Most likely answer
SPINE
Possible answers
SPINE
GRIT
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Recent usage in crossword puzzles
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July 17, 2017
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July 27, 2015
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March 19, 2012
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July 14, 2002