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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% | TANS They may be picked up on vacations | (4) | Universal | Mar 17, 2026 |
| 3% | HITCH Travel by pick-up? | (5) | New York Times | May 14, 2026 |
| 3% | ARE "The gloves ___ off!" ("Let's fight!") | (3) | ||
| 3% | RELENT Let up | (6) | Universal | May 9, 2026 |
| 3% | PAYS Picks up the check | (4) | Commuter | May 9, 2026 |
| 3% | REPO Picked-up pickup, for short? | (4) | Universal | May 9, 2026 |
| 3% | RILED ___ up (ticked off) | (5) | USA Today | May 7, 2026 |
| 3% | CENT Coin dispatched to be picked up | (4) | The Times Quick Cryptic | May 6, 2026 |
| 3% | DETECTS Picks up on | (7) | Universal | May 5, 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.