The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SOAPING which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1961.
First step in a cleansing task crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SOAPING | 100 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: First step in a cleansing task
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Crossword Answer definitions
SOAPING verb- To apply soap to in washing.
- To cover, lather or in any other form treat with soap, often as a prank.
- To be discreet about (a topic).
- To flatter; to wheedle.
- A cleaning with soap.
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