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)
4% STONEPIT *"Let's pick up the pace!" (8) New York Times Jun 25, 2026
3% ABATES Lets up (6) USA Today Jun 25, 2026
3% PAID Picked up the tab (4) Eugene Sheffer Jun 23, 2026
3% HEAR Pick up present for a listener (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 19, 2026
3% PAY Pick up the bill (3) USA Today Jun 16, 2026
3% BUS School pick-up vehicle (3)
3% NAB Pick up a perp (3) Eugene Sheffer Jun 12, 2026
3% ADS They may pop up (3) USA Today Jun 10, 2026
3% PAIL Picked up white bucket (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 8, 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.