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“Keeps from backing up” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Friday, January 15, 2016 as 19 Across. The answer has 7 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Friday, January 15, 2016 · 19 Across
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How many letters is the answer to “Keeps from backing up”?
The answer has 7 letters. It starts with U and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Keeps from backing up” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 15, 2016, at 19 Across.
What is the answer to the “Keeps from backing up” crossword clue?
The answer is UNCLOGS (7 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.