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Word entry · 7 letters

backing

Best crossword clue

"Help from behind"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPronunciation /ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/Part of speech nounSorted abcgiknStarts with BEnds with G2 cluesVery common crossword word
1B2A3C4K5I6N7G

Definitions

  1. the act of providing approval and support

Word origin

From back + -ing.

Used in a sentence

  • It's a volunteer organization that works with backing from the city and a few grants.
  • The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness.
  • An old print was discovered some time ago in an arch at Waterloo Dock Goods Station[,] Liverpool, in use as a backing on which to write time sheets.

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Help from behind7 letters
02Support7 letters

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