Answer to "Clean thoroughly" crossword clue

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SCOUR , but the solution may also be SCRUB which is one of the most recent solution (2019 in Universal uClick).

Clean thoroughly crossword clue answers

Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.

Answer	Likelyness	Letters
SCOUR	58 %	5
SCRUB	25 %	5
WASHDOWN	8 %	8
SWEEPUP	8 %	7

Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Clean thoroughly

These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.

• scrub
• cleanse
• purify
• pure
• purge
• fay
• purifying
• purgation
• purification
• purgatory
• trend
• calcined

Crossword Answer definitions

SCOUR noun

1. The removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water.
2. A place scoured out by running water, as in the bed of a stream below a waterfall.
3. A place where wool is washed to remove grease and impurities prior to processing.

SCOUR verb

1. To clean, polish, or wash something by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
2. To remove debris and dirt by purging; to sweep along or off (by a current of water).
3. To clear the digestive tract by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge.
4. To (cause livestock to) suffer from diarrhoea or dysentery.
5. To cleanse (without rubbing).

SCOUR verb

1. To search an area thoroughly.
2. To run with speed; to scurry.
3. To move swiftly over; to brush along.

More crossword clues leading to the same solutions

Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution

More clues leading to the result SCOUR

• Comb
• Search high and low
• Deep clean
• Clean the pots
• Hair untangler
• Search thoroughly
• Search very thoroughly
• Scrub hard
• Scrub thoroughly
• Rub and rub and rub

More clues leading to the result SCRUB

• Postpone the launch
• Second-stringer
• Swab
• Give a good cleaning
• Do the floors
• Clean with elbow grease
• Get ready for surgery
• Cancel, as a rocket launch
• Prepare for the O.R.
• Probable benchwarmer

More clues leading to the result WASHDOWN

• Clean thoroughly
• Give a thorough hosing
• Chase with a drink

More clues leading to the result SWEEPUP

• Use a broom
• Perform some janitorial work
• Get rid of the sawdust
• Do a shop chore
• Do some housework.
• Clean thoroughly.
• Clean, in a way.