Clues for the word "BACKWATER"
We've had 13 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 11 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Guardian Cryptic crossword on June 19, 2017.
Definition of backwater
- n. - Water turned back in its course by an obstruction, an opposing current , or the flow of the tide, as in a sewer or river channel, or across a river bar.
- n. - An accumulation of water overflowing the low lands, caused by an obstruction.
- n. - Water thrown back by the turning of a waterwheel, or by the paddle wheels of a steamer.
Referring Clues
- Rural area
- Support drink that can't be diluted in remote area
- What Canute said to the ocean in some remote spot?
- Place where no development happens
- A place that hasn't come to the fore as a seaside resort?
- O<sub>2</sub>H?
- Tew, perhaps, is an isolated spot
- Punter gets around, winning first at a quiet, out-of-the-way place
- Finance for art we rediscovered - there's no development here
- Second Adam's ale in isolated spot
- Second drink in isolated spot
- What Canute said to the ocean in some remote spot?
- A place that hasn't come to the fore as a seaside resort?
Last Seen In
- Guardian Cryptic - June 19, 2017
- Evening Standard Cryptic - October 30, 2015
- Evening Standard Cryptic - September 11, 2015
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - April 30, 2015
- Guardian Quick - October 10, 2014
- Guardian Everyman - April 03, 2011
- Guardian Cryptic - June 23, 2010
- Guardian Cryptic - July 01, 2008
- Guardian Everyman - January 01, 2006
- Guardian Cryptic - March 10, 2005
- Guardian Cryptic - June 05, 2003