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Key Used To Delete The Previous Letter Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
BACKSPACE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BACKSPACE
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "BACKSPACE" which means:
- noun
- • The typewriter key used for back spacing verb
- • Hit the backspace key on a computer or typewriter keyboard
An example sentence would be:
- • "Press the backspace key to delete the previous character."
- • "She accidentally pressed the backspace and erased the entire paragraph."
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