The Clue
Move backward (7 letter answer)
The Answer
REGRESS
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Notes
The answer REGRESS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
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Definition
REGRESS as a noun:
1. (regress, reasoning backward) = the reasoning involved when you assume the conclusion is true and reason backward to the evidence
2. (regression, regress, reversion, retrogression, retroversion) = returning to a former state
REGRESS as a verb:
1. go back to a statistical means
2. (revert, return, retrovert, regress, turn back) = go back to a previous state; "We reverted to the old rules"
3. (regress, retrograde, retrogress) = get worse or fall back to a previous condition
4. (relapse, lapse, recidivate, regress, retrogress, fall back) = go back to bad behavior; "Those who recidivate are often minor criminals"