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Had A Bet On Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
BACKED which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BACKED
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "BACKED" which means:
- adjective
- • Having a back or backing, usually of a specified type adjective satellite
- • Used of film that is coated on the side opposite the emulsion with a substance to absorb light verb
- • To go in the reverse direction.
- • To support.
- • (of the wind) to change direction contrary to the normal pattern; that is, to shift anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere, or clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
- • (of a square sail) to brace the yards so that the wind presses on the front of the sail, to slow the ship.
- • (of an anchor) to lay out a second, smaller anchor to provide additional holding power.
- • (of a hunting dog) to stand still behind another dog which has pointed.
- • To push or force backwards.
- • To get upon the back of; to mount.
- • To place or seat upon the back.
- • To make a back for; to furnish with a back.
- • To adjoin behind; to be at the back of.
- • To write upon the back of, possibly as an endorsement.
- • (of a justice of the peace) to sign or endorse (a warrant, issued in another county, to apprehend an offender).
- • To row backward with (oars).
An example sentence would be:
- • "The backed up traffic caused a long delay on the highway."
- • "The backed chair provided extra support for my lower back."
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