It may be picked up or let off Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue It may be picked up or let off . 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 STEAM.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STEAM It may be picked up or let off (5)
3% INT Picked-off pass, for short (3) LA Times Daily Sep 8, 2025
3% ERRAND Dropping off mail at the post office or picking up a prescription (6) New York Times Sep 8, 2025
3% PAY Pick up the tab (3)
3% SLOB One whose business isn't picking up? (4) The Atlantic Sep 4, 2025
3% LYRE Old musical instrument storyteller picked up (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 4, 2025
3% LENIENT Let nine off to be merciful (7) The Telegraph Toughie Sep 3, 2025
3% UTE Aussie pick-up truck (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 2, 2025
3% THRU Drive-___ (food pick-up service) (4)
3% LEARN Pick up (5) Wall Street Journal Aug 28, 2025
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In this clue, "picked up" and "let off" hint at the process of steam being generated and released. Steam can be "picked up" as pressure builds or "let off" when pressure is released. It's a clever play on words that captures the essence of steam's behavior.