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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) | ||
| 3% | NABS Picks up | (4) | New York Times | Jan 10, 2026 |
| 3% | HEAR Pick up present in the auditorium | (4) | The Telegraph Toughie | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 3% | TABS They get picked up at clubs | (4) | New York Times | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 3% | GLEAN Pick up golf tip | (5) | The Times Cryptic | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 3% | RADAR Something that picks up speed? | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 3% | RENTALCAR Auto picked up at an airport | (9) | Newsday | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 3% | ABATED Let up | (6) | LA Times Daily | Jan 3, 2026 |
| 3% | CAF Quick pick-me-up? | (3) | The Washington Post Mini | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 3% | WEIGHTLIFTING Hobby to pick up in 2026? | (13) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 1, 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.