Stab in the ___ (betray) — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the August 21 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
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"___ to the Future Part II," sequel that starts exactly where the original stopped: with Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveling to the future
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4
"Don't Look ___," 1978 Boston song about moving forward, embracing new beginnings, and not letting the past hold you down
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4
"___ in the USA," song by Green Day that sounds like reminiscing about life in the U.S. of A
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4
Place for an encouraging pat, usually
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4
"I Go ___," 2004 song by Kenny Chesney that reminisces the days gone by
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4
"If I Could Turn ___ Time," song by Cher which is a powerful ballad about wishing for a way to undo mistakes
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"___ to Black," Amy Winehouse song
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"___ to December," song by Taylor Swift that you can add to your "Winter Playlist"
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*Spine spot (see 4d)
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___ crawl, swimming move with the "spine's place" in its name
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"___ to Life," BBC One dark comedy-drama with a female lead, starring Daisy Haggard
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Amy Winehouse's "___ to Black"
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4
___ Valuable Player (NBA award)
MOST
4
Clawed crustacean that represents the zodiac sign Cancer
CRAB
4
"___-ching!"
CHA
3
Disney's "___ & Stitch"
LILO
4
Singer ___ Del Rey of "A&W"
LANA
4
"You've got mail" company: Abbr.
AOL
3
Put out candles on a cake, say
BLOW
4
"May the ___ be ever in your favor" (quote from the "Hunger Games")
ODDS
4
___ Angeles Angels (baseball team)
LOS
3
Ambulance squad member: Abbr.
EMT
3
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