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% 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.