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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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Crossword Answer For It may be picked up or let off:
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | STEAM It may be picked up or let off | (5) | ||
| 3% | TAB Pick up the ___ (foot the bill) | (3) | ||
| 3% | PURCHASED Picked up cap and rushed out | (9) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Feb 10, 2026 |
| 3% | TONIC Pick-me-up (5) | (5) | Mirror Classic | Feb 8, 2026 |
| 3% | GNEISS Picked up lovely rock (6) | (6) | The Sun Two Speed | Feb 5, 2026 |
| 3% | OVERHEARD Picked up, in a way | (9) | LA Times Daily | Feb 4, 2026 |
| 3% | WHITHER Where decline picked up? | (7) | The Telegraph Toughie | Feb 3, 2026 |
| 3% | TEA Picked up letter in meal (3) | (3) | The Sun Two Speed | Feb 3, 2026 |
| 3% | ELECT Pick | (5) | New York Times | Jan 30, 2026 |
| 3% | PACE Pick up the ___ (gather speed) | (4) |
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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.