What is the answer to "Back up" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Back up" is ASSIST (6 letters).

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Down clue · from the August 28, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

ASSIST

6 letters · Down · last seen August 28, 2026

1DBull in the sky6 1A“Slaves of New York” author Janowitz4 3DUnimpressed response3 4DOnly character in all seven Narnia books5 5AAgitated state4 5DCatch, as flies4 6DApproaching4 7DCrested lizard6 8DAccepted standard7 9DTricky billiards shot5 9AIconic 1980s burger5