Hang back is a phrase that means to stay behind or not move forward. It can be used in many different contexts, such as when someone is trying to avoid a situation or when someone is waiting for the right moment to act. The crossword solutions for this term include RECOIL (6 letters), TRAIL (5 letters), SHRINK (6 letters), LAG (3 letters), REMAIN (6 letters), LOITER (6 letters), HESITATE (8 letters), TARRY (5 letters), and DROPBEHIND (10 letters). All of these words describe the action of staying behind or not moving forward, which is the definition of hang back.