What does backdate mean in crosswords?

backdate means: make effective from an earlier date

Which crossword clues can have backdate as the answer?

Possible clues for backdate include "Make effective earlier".

Word entry · 8 letters

Best crossword clue

"Make effective earlier"

8 letters · collected on this word page

8 lettersPronunciation /bækˈdeɪt/Part of speech verbSorted aabcdektStarts with BEnds with E1 clues

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From back + date.

“The backdates on the clearance forms made the little man's papers worthless […]”

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01“Make effective earlier”8 letters

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