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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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Crossword Answer For It may be picked up or let off:
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ERNE Bird in net picked up | (4) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Sep 24, 2026 |
| 3% | FLEA Insect has run off when picked up? | (4) | The Telegraph Toughie | Sep 23, 2026 |
| 3% | SAD In need of a pick-me-up | (3) | ||
| 3% | PAY Pick up the tab | (3) | Newsday | Sep 20, 2026 |
| 3% | SENSE Pick up on | (5) | Universal | Sep 14, 2026 |
| 3% | CRUISE Picked up teams for voyage at sea | (6) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Sep 14, 2026 |
| 3% | OPT Pick, with "for" | (3) | New York Times | Sep 13, 2026 |
| 3% | PAYS Picks up the bill | (4) | New York Times Midi | Sep 12, 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.