An idiot picked up sponge (5) Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue An idiot picked up sponge (5) last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LOOFA.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LOOFA An idiot picked up sponge (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 27, 2026
8% GET Pick up on (3) The Washington Post Mini Aug 5, 2026
8% MOOCH Sponge (5) The Atlantic Jul 26, 2026
7% WIPE Use a sponge (4) Commuter Jul 28, 2026
7% SHEARS Son picks up gardening tools (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 28, 2026
7% HOTMIC It may pick up private comments (6) Newsday Jul 26, 2026
7% TREAT Pick up the tab (5) Thomas Joseph Jul 25, 2026
7% PAY Pick up the check (3) USA Today Jul 24, 2026
7% CHOSE Picked (5) The Times Concise Jul 24, 2026
7% SCENT What a bloodhound picks up (5) USA Today Jul 20, 2026

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