The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word NIXIE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Dead letter, in a mail sorter's vernacular crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| NIXIE | 100 % | 5 |
Why may NIXIE be the right solution?
"NIXIE" is a term used by mail sorters to refer to a letter or package that cannot be delivered and must be returned to the sender. It comes from the phrase "nixie clock," which is a type of clock that uses neon lamps to display the time. The lamps are arranged in such a way that when a digit is not lit up, it looks like an "X," hence the term "nixie."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Dead letter, in a mail sorter's vernacular
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- post
- frank
- oost
- posted
- box
- drop
- mcjob
- column
- back
- send
- sending
- ice
Crossword Answer definitions
NIXIE noun- A female nix, a water-spirit.
- A piece of mail returned as undeliverable.
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