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% DELIS Businesses that let you pick their lox? (5) The New Yorker Mini Aug 27, 2026
3% HASTENS Picks up the pace (7) LA Times Daily Aug 26, 2026
3% SENSED Picked up on (6) USA Today Aug 23, 2026
3% STAKES They may be pulled up (6) Newsday Aug 22, 2026
3% STYE Picked up pen, problem with lid (4) The Telegraph Toughie Aug 20, 2026
3% LEARN Pick up, as a new language (5)
3% ADMIT Let in or let on (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 16, 2026
3% BEAU Weapon picked up for boyfriend (4) (4) The Sun Two Speed Aug 15, 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.