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% POWERNAP Quick pick-me-up (8) The Atlantic Nov 2, 2025
3% DETECT Pick up on (6) New York Times Oct 29, 2025
3% PACE "Pick up the ___" (increase the speed) (4)
3% ADMIT Let on (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 29, 2025
3% PAID Picked up the tab (4) LA Times Daily Oct 28, 2025
3% ACT It may be put on or cleaned up (3) The Atlantic Oct 26, 2025
3% NAPE Place to pick up kittens? (4) USA Today Oct 25, 2025
3% SENSOR One who picks up speed? (6) LA Times Daily Oct 25, 2025
3% PRONTO "Pick up the pace!" (6) LA Times Daily Oct 20, 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.