The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SWEPT which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Cleaned up after a haircut crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SWEPT | 100 % | 5 |
Why may SWEPT be the right solution?
"SWEPT" is the right answer because after a haircut, hair clippings are typically swept up and cleaned from the floor to keep the area tidy.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Cleaned up after a haircut
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- wash
- neat
- clear
- cleared
- gel
- remnant
- break
- glean
- split
- clean
- bathe
- flattop
Crossword Answer definitions
SWEPT verb- To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
- To move through a (horizontal) arc or similar long stroke.
- To search (a place) methodically.
- To travel quickly.
- To play a sweep shot.
- To brush the ice in front of a moving stone, causing it to travel farther and to curl less.
- To move something in a long sweeping motion, as a broom.
- To win (a series) without drawing or losing any of the games in that series.
- To defeat (a team) in a series without drawing or losing any of the games in that series.
- To remove something abruptly and thoroughly.
- To brush against or over; to rub lightly along.
- To carry with a long, swinging, or dragging motion; hence, to carry in a stately or proud fashion.
- To strike with a long stroke.
- To row with one oar to either the port or starboard side.
- To draw or drag something over.
- To pass over, or traverse, with the eye or with an instrument of observation.
- (including) to vacuum a carpet or rug
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