The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SCOURS , but the solution may also be TIDIES which is one of the most recent solution (2007 in New York Times).
Cleans crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SCOURS | 22 % | 6 |
| DUSTS | 11 % | 5 |
| DETERGES | 11 % | 8 |
| MOPS | 11 % | 4 |
| WASHES | 11 % | 6 |
| TIDIES | 11 % | 6 |
| WIPES | 11 % | 5 |
| ERASES | 11 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Cleans
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- spotless
- speckless
- immaculate
- unsoiled
- pristine
- pure
- unblemished
- unobjectionable
- unstained
- unclouded
- clean-living
- unspotted
Crossword Answer definitions
SCOURS verb- To clean, polish, or wash something by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
- To remove debris and dirt by purging; to sweep along or off (by a current of water).
- To clear the digestive tract by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge.
- To (cause livestock to) suffer from diarrhoea or dysentery.
- To cleanse (without rubbing).
- To search an area thoroughly.
- To run with speed; to scurry.
- To move swiftly over; to brush along.
- Diarrhea in horses and cattle caused by intestinal infection.
- A place where wool was washed and cleaned.
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 SCOURS
- Cleans thoroughly
- Scrubs
- Does a deep-cleaning
- Uses elbow grease
- Cleans by hard rubbing
- Uses steel wool
- Scrubs the grease from
- Uses elbow grease on grease
- Works on pots
- Works on pans
More clues leading to the result DUSTS
- Checks, as for fingerprints
- Checks for fingerprints
- De-motes?
- Powders
- Makes woodwork shine
- Sprinkles with powder
- Wipes off
- Does some housecleaning
- Does some light housework
- Sprinkles, as powdered sugar on cookies
More clues leading to the result DETERGES
More clues leading to the result MOPS
- __ up (concludes a job)
- Thick masses of hair
- Unruly locks
- They go through the wringer
- Works on the deck
- Their heads are generally kept down
- Swabbing tools
- Beatlesque hairstyles
- Cleans the floor
- Fab Four dos
More clues leading to the result WASHES
- Launders
- Dry stream beds
- Does dishes
- Hoses down
- Cleans up
- Cleans with soap
- Spinning loads
- Loads to clean
- Gets ready for dinner
- Sweeps over.
More clues leading to the result TIDIES
- Neatens (up)
- Cleans (up)
- Neatens
- Straightens (up)
- Gets shipshape, with "up"
- Spruces (up)
- Straightens up
- Puts in order
- Gets ready for company
- Spruces up
More clues leading to the result WIPES
- Handy cleaners
- Helps with the dishes
- Rubs off
- Pieces of absorbent material
- Uses a washcloth
- Cleans
- Does dish duty
- Demolishes, with "out"
- Uses a towel
- Wet naps