What is the answer to "Recede like the tide"?

The most common answer is EBB. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2023, and first appeared in 2022.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Recede like the tide Crossword Clue Answer

Solving Recede like the tide? You're in luck—this appeared in USA Today September 18, 2025. Check out our 3-letter solution.

Recede like the tide Crossword Answer

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Recede like the tide Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 3-letter answer to "Recede like the tide" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Recede like the tide" crossword clue is EBB. This answer contains 3 letters and was confirmed in the USA Today puzzle.

Which crossword used "Recede like the tide" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the USA Today puzzle on September 18, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of EBB?

The word EBB means: flow back or recede. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Recede like the tide".