The term 'Back of Beyond' is a phrase used to describe a REMOTE, isolated, and often inhospitable place. It is derived from the Old English phrase 'bæc abyndan, ' which literally translates to 'back beyond.' The term is often used to refer to a place that is far away from civilization and is difficult to access. In crossword puzzles, the term is usually abbreviated to 'REMOTE, ' which is a six-letter word.