Clues for the word "BACKBONE"
We've had 10 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 26 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Quick crossword on October 27, 2025.
Definition of backbone
- n. - The column of bones in the back which sustains and gives firmness to the frame; the spine; the vertebral or spinal column.
- n. - Anything like , or serving the purpose of, a backbone.
- n. - Firmness; moral principle; steadfastness.
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Quick - October 27, 2025
- Evening Standard Quick - November 14, 2024
- Evening Standard Easy - September 20, 2024
- Evening Standard Quick - May 01, 2024
- Evening Standard Quick - November 20, 2023
- Evening Standard Easy - June 30, 2023
- Guardian Quick - November 03, 2017
- Evening Standard Quick - October 27, 2017
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - October 04, 2017
- Guardian Speedy - May 21, 2017
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - March 03, 2015
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - October 30, 2014
- New York Times - December 07, 2013
- Guardian Quick - August 07, 2013
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - September 06, 2012
- Guardian Quick - January 18, 2012
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - December 17, 2010
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - March 10, 2009
- Guardian Cryptic - October 01, 2008
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - September 29, 2006
- LA Times - July 15, 2006
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - March 07, 2006
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - January 06, 2005
- Guardian Quick - January 03, 2005
- Guardian Cryptic - December 16, 2004
- New York Times - August 15, 2002