Crossword answer
BRINE
5 letters · Used for 10 different clues · 24 appearances · Last seen NYT Mini, August 19, 2026
Letter pattern
BRINE
Clues that lead to BRINE
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
It's in a pickle5NYT MiniAug 19, 2026
Source of sea salt5NewsdayJul 31, 2026
Pickling solution5Evening StandardMay 21, 2026
Strong saline solution5Puzzle PageApr 17, 2026
In which swimmers may finish up canned5Evening StandardNov 5, 2025
Pickling liquid5NewsdayOct 5, 2025
Salty water5NewsdayJul 13, 2025
Curing liquid5New York TimesMar 30, 2025
Salt solution5The IndependentDec 14, 2024
Pickle juice5Eugene ShefferJun 21, 2022
About BRINE in crosswords
BRINE is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 24 times in our database across 10 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “It's in a pickle” in the NYT Mini crossword on August 19, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
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PISTESki-slope
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PEARLOyster's gem
BILESOlympic gymnast with five moves named for her
DALESYorkshire valleys
APPLEGift from a teacher's pet
DROSSScum
OSAGEGreat Plains nation
HOSEDSwindled
SCRUBWash with stiff brush, perhaps (5)
GEESEGenoese fliers? No no!
LANGE"Tootsie" Oscar winner Jessica
ENEMYCheetah, to Wonder Woman
Every appearance of BRINE (24)
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Aug 19, 2026
It's in a pickle · NYT Mini · 5 Across
Jul 31, 2026
Source of sea salt · Newsday · Across
May 21, 2026
Pickling solution · Evening Standard · 12 Across
Apr 17, 2026
Strong saline solution · Puzzle Page · 11 Across
Apr 4, 2026
Pickling solution · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Nov 5, 2025
In which swimmers may finish up canned · Evening Standard · 15 Down
Oct 5, 2025
Pickling liquid · Newsday · Across
Jul 13, 2025
Salty water · Newsday · Down
Mar 30, 2025
Curing liquid · New York Times · 53 Down
Mar 11, 2025
Pickling solution · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Dec 14, 2024
Salt solution · The Independent · 18 Across
Apr 3, 2024
Salt solution · The Independent · 19 Across
Aug 17, 2023
Pickling solution · Evening Standard · 33 Across
May 9, 2023
Pickling solution · Evening Standard · 26 Across
Jun 21, 2022
Pickle juice · Eugene Sheffer · 38 Across
Apr 12, 2022
Pickling solution · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Feb 17, 2022
Pickling solution · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Mar 15, 2021
Pickling solution · Evening Standard · 12 Across
Feb 5, 2021
Pickle juice · Eugene Sheffer · 7 Across
Dec 31, 2020
Pickling solution · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Jul 13, 2020
Pickling solution · Evening Standard · 21 Down
May 20, 2020
In which swimmers may finish up canned · Evening Standard · 15 Down
Feb 14, 2020
Pickle juice · Eugene Sheffer · 9 Down
Nov 22, 2018
Pickling solution · Evening Standard · 33 Across