Went into reverse ... or what the ends of 17-, 20-, 38- and 59-Across might be
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 30, 2026
Stuck on the clue Went into reverse ... or what the ends of 17-, 20-, 38- and 59-Across might be from the New York Times Daily for March 30, 2026? We have the correct 8-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Went into reverse ... or what the ends of 17-, 20-, 38- and 59-Across might be (8)
Answer
The answer to Went into reverse ... or what the ends of 17-, 20-, 38- and 59-Across might be is Backed Up (8 letters).
What does Went into reverse ... or what the ends of 17-, 20-, 38- and 59-Across might be mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
reverse
noun
•opposite direction or backward movement
verb
•to go backward or change to the opposite
crossword
noun
•word puzzle with intersecting answers in a grid
clue
noun
•hint or indication to solve a puzzle answer
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 64-across in the New York Times Daily on March 30, 2026, by Gary Cee, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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NYT Daily — Mar 30, 2026
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What does Backed Up mean?
verb phrase
•moved in reverse direction
•supported or reinforced something
•congested or blocked (as in traffic or plumbing)
How to use Backed Up in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Backed Up.
•“The car backed up slowly out of the narrow driveway.”
•“Traffic was backed up for miles due to the accident on the highway.”
•“Make sure your computer files are backed up before installing the new software.”
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Frequently asked questions about Went into reverse ... or what the ends of 17-, 20-, 38- and 59-Across might be
- What is the answer to Went into reverse ... or what the ends of 17-, 20-, 38- and 59-Across might be?
- The answer is Backed Up (8 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 30, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Went into reverse ... or what the ends of 17-, 20-, 38- and 59-Across might be have?
- The answer has 8 letters: Backed Up.
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Puzzle
NYT Daily — Mar 30, 2026
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provider
editor
Will Shortz
date
position
64 Across
answer length
8 letters