Black, though hot tap finally failing to turn where one could wash Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Black, though hot tap finally failing to turn where one could wash last seen in Times 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BATHTUB.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BATHTUB Black, though hot tap finally failing to turn where one could wash (7) The Times Cryptic May 11, 2023
5% THEOTHER It could be hot there (8) The Telegraph Toughie Oct 3, 2025
4% SOAP Cake to wash with (4) Newsday Nov 17, 2025
4% BUGLE "Taps" tooter (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 13, 2025
4% CLEANED Washed (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 12, 2025
4% AFLAT One of the black keys (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 12, 2025
4% TROPIC Hot and humid weather finally in issue (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Nov 9, 2025
4% BLED Ran in the wash (4) LA Times Daily Nov 9, 2025
4% AMPS They're turned up to eleven in This Is Spinal Tap (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 8, 2025
4% WENT Played one's turn (4) New York Times Mini Nov 6, 2025

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