Idiot picks things up — but this one won't Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Idiot picks things up — but this one won't . 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 10 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CLOTH-EARS.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CLOTH-EARS Idiot picks things up — but this one won't (10)
95% LOOFA An idiot picked up sponge (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 27, 2026
87% DETECTS Picks up on (7) Universal May 5, 2026
84% NIT Small thing to pick? (3)
84% LEARN Pick up (5) Newsday Apr 16, 2026
84% SENSED Picked up on (6) The Atlantic Apr 5, 2026
80% PAY Pick up the tab (3) Commuter May 28, 2026
80% TREAT Pick up the tab for (5) Universal May 27, 2026
80% KNUCKLEHEADED Idiotic (13) The Telegraph Quick May 18, 2026
80% TAB It's picked up at a pub (3) USA Today May 15, 2026
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