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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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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | STEAM It may be picked up or let off | (5) | ||
| 4% | TANS They may be picked up on vacations | (4) | Universal | Mar 17, 2026 |
| 4% | GETS Picks up | (4) | New York Times | Feb 27, 2026 |
| 4% | SENSE Pick up on | (5) | Universal | Feb 20, 2026 |
| 4% | SENSING Picking up on | (7) | LA Times Daily | Feb 15, 2026 |
| 3% | ABATE Let up | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Mar 25, 2026 |
| 3% | HELLO Greeting on picking up a phone | (5) | ||
| 3% | TREAT Pick up the tab | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Mar 17, 2026 |
| 3% | ANSWER Pick up, as a call | (6) | LA Times Daily | Mar 15, 2026 |
| 3% | DOUGH Note picked up is money | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Mar 13, 2026 |
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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.