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% GET Pick up on (3) The Washington Post Mini Aug 5, 2026
4% HOTMIC It may pick up private comments (6) Newsday Jul 26, 2026
4% ONLEASE How a pickup may be picked up? (7) The Atlantic Jul 19, 2026
4% STONEPIT *"Let's pick up the pace!" (8) New York Times Jun 25, 2026
3% CHARD Picked up burnt vegetable (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Aug 7, 2026
3% OHOH "Pick me! Pick me!" (4) New York Times Aug 4, 2026
3% RENTS Lets (5) New York Times Jul 30, 2026
3% SHEARS Son picks up gardening tools (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 28, 2026
3% TREAT Pick up the tab (5) Thomas Joseph Jul 25, 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.