Crossword answer
CLEAN
5 letters · Used for 33 different clues · 95 appearances · Last seen Daily Express, August 23, 2026
Letter pattern
CLEAN
Clues that lead to CLEAN
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Uncle not missing aunt oddly wholesome5Daily ExpressAug 23, 2026
Not dirty5Evening StandardAug 18, 2026
Guiltless about Jack Sprat’s diet, it’s implied (5)5The GuardianJul 30, 2026
Wash5Evening StandardJul 8, 2026
Unsoiled5Evening StandardJun 13, 2026
Washed down with a bit of ale in a can?5Evening StandardJun 8, 2026
But you can get dirty as you do so5Evening StandardJun 1, 2026
Purify5NewsdayMay 29, 2026
Pure5Evening StandardMay 13, 2026
G-rated5LA TimesMay 13, 2026
Best condition for a pair of heels5Evening StandardApr 11, 2026
Cold and unproductive, but honest5The IndependentMar 6, 2026
Free from dirt5Evening StandardJan 5, 2026
Opposite of dirty5Evening StandardNov 24, 2025
___ out the backpack, tidying up that's a neat activity for the last weekend before school5Daily ThemedAug 29, 2025
Moms will "vacuum or dust" the house all while offering advice at 39d5Daily ThemedMay 11, 2025
It's a dirty lie!5Evening StandardApr 30, 2025
With 32-Down, beat an opponent soundly5New York TimesApr 30, 2025
Remove dirt from5Evening StandardFeb 19, 2025
Do some dusting, say5Daily ThemedJul 11, 2024
Note you rely on completely5Evening StandardJan 5, 2024
Spick and span5Daily ThemedOct 8, 2023
The way a suspect may be told to come5Evening StandardSep 28, 2023
___ as a whistle (completely legal)5Daily ThemedMay 17, 2023
Like a hygienic pair of heels5Evening StandardNov 2, 2022
___ Bandit, electronic music group with the hit song "Rockabye"5Daily ThemedJun 10, 2022
Pristine5Eugene ShefferMay 12, 2022
Do some dirty work, say5Daily ThemedMar 15, 2022
Squeaky ___ (sparkling)5Daily ThemedFeb 8, 2022
Remove dirt, say5Daily ThemedJan 2, 2022
Like a brand new pair of heels5Evening StandardOct 11, 2021
Freshly washed, say5Daily ThemedOct 1, 2021
Figure to be supported as virtuous5Evening StandardFeb 6, 2020
About CLEAN in crosswords
CLEAN is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 95 times in our database across 33 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Uncle not missing aunt oddly wholesome” in the Daily Express crossword on August 23, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
OSAGEGreat Plains nation
ENEMYCheetah, to Wonder Woman
BILESOlympic gymnast with five moves named for her
PEARLOyster's gem
LANGE"Tootsie" Oscar winner Jessica
OBOESClarinet cousins
PISTESki-slope
CAMEOBrooch, role or ware (5)
AERIEHome for an eagle
APPLEGift from a teacher's pet
IDSAY"My guess is ..."
AIMATPoint towards
CUTUPSnip into pieces (3,2)
HOSEDSwindled
Every appearance of CLEAN (95)
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Aug 23, 2026
Uncle not missing aunt oddly wholesome · Daily Express · 11 Across
Aug 18, 2026
Not dirty · Evening Standard · 16 Down
Jul 30, 2026
Guiltless about Jack Sprat’s diet, it’s implied (5) · The Guardian · 20 Across
Jul 8, 2026
Wash · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Jun 13, 2026
Unsoiled · Evening Standard · 13 Down
Jun 8, 2026
Washed down with a bit of ale in a can? · Evening Standard · 4 Down
Jun 1, 2026
But you can get dirty as you do so · Evening Standard · 12 Down
May 29, 2026
Purify · Newsday · Down
May 27, 2026
Unsoiled · Evening Standard · 2 Down
May 13, 2026
G-rated · LA Times · Down
May 13, 2026
Pure · Evening Standard · 1 Across
Apr 11, 2026
Best condition for a pair of heels · Evening Standard · 18 Down
Mar 6, 2026
Cold and unproductive, but honest · The Independent · 24 Across
Feb 11, 2026
Unsoiled · Evening Standard · 13 Across
Jan 5, 2026
Free from dirt · Evening Standard · 4 Down
Nov 24, 2025
Opposite of dirty · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Oct 3, 2025
Unsoiled · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Aug 29, 2025
___ out the backpack, tidying up that's a neat activity for the last weekend before school · Daily Themed · 36 Across
Aug 16, 2025
Not dirty · Evening Standard · 34 Across
Jul 12, 2025
Wash · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Jul 10, 2025
Free from dirt · Evening Standard · 4 Down
May 20, 2025
Not dirty · Daily Themed · 46 Across
May 11, 2025
Moms will "vacuum or dust" the house all while offering advice at 39d · Daily Themed · 45 Across
Apr 30, 2025
It's a dirty lie! · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Apr 30, 2025
With 32-Down, beat an opponent soundly · New York Times · 6 Down
Apr 2, 2025
Free from dirt · Evening Standard · 7 Down
Mar 7, 2025
Unsoiled · Evening Standard · 11 Across
Feb 19, 2025
Remove dirt from · Evening Standard · 3 Across
Dec 9, 2024
Wash · Evening Standard · 42 Across
Dec 3, 2024
Remove dirt from · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Nov 28, 2024
Unsoiled · Evening Standard · 8 Down
Sep 23, 2024
Remove dirt from · Evening Standard · 27 Across
Aug 13, 2024
Remove dirt from · Evening Standard · 18 Down
Jul 11, 2024
Do some dusting, say · Daily Themed · 24 Down
May 30, 2024
Unsoiled · Evening Standard · 18 Down
May 11, 2024
Free from dirt · Daily Themed · 36 Across
Feb 19, 2024
Unsoiled · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Jan 31, 2024
Not dirty · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Jan 16, 2024
Unsoiled · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Jan 5, 2024
Note you rely on completely · Evening Standard · 41 Across
Oct 19, 2023
Not dirty · Evening Standard · 20 Down
Oct 8, 2023
Spick and span · Daily Themed · 20 Across
Sep 28, 2023
The way a suspect may be told to come · Evening Standard · 4 Down
Jun 26, 2023
Unsoiled · Evening Standard · 5 Down
May 17, 2023
___ as a whistle (completely legal) · Daily Themed · 18 Across
May 2, 2023
Not dirty · Evening Standard · 26 Across
Apr 27, 2023
Unsoiled · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Nov 2, 2022
Like a hygienic pair of heels · Evening Standard · 14 Down
Oct 24, 2022
Not dirty · Evening Standard · 4 Down
Sep 29, 2022
Unsoiled · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Aug 22, 2022
Not dirty · Evening Standard · 4 Down
Jul 7, 2022
Unsoiled · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Jun 15, 2022
Not dirty · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Jun 10, 2022
___ Bandit, electronic music group with the hit song "Rockabye" · Daily Themed · 38 Across
May 24, 2022
Unsoiled · Evening Standard · 12 Across
May 12, 2022
Pristine · Eugene Sheffer · 22 Across
Mar 15, 2022
Do some dirty work, say · Daily Themed · 19 Across
Feb 8, 2022
Squeaky ___ (sparkling) · Daily Themed · 4 Down
Feb 1, 2022
Unsoiled · Evening Standard · 22 Down
Jan 2, 2022
Remove dirt, say · Daily Themed · 8 Down
Dec 13, 2021
Not dirty · Evening Standard · 30 Down
Nov 17, 2021
Unsoiled · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Oct 11, 2021
Like a brand new pair of heels · Evening Standard · 30 Down
Oct 1, 2021
Freshly washed, say · Daily Themed · 41 Down
Sep 28, 2021
Not dirty · Evening Standard · 12 Across
Aug 16, 2021
Not dirty · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Jul 26, 2021
Not dirty · Evening Standard · 16 Down
May 25, 2021
Wash · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Apr 8, 2021
Washed down with a bit of ale in a can? · Evening Standard · 4 Down
Mar 30, 2021
But you can get dirty as you do so · Evening Standard · 12 Down
Mar 26, 2021
Pristine · Eugene Sheffer · 37 Across
Mar 2, 2021
Pure · Evening Standard · 1 Across
Jan 21, 2021
Unsoiled · Evening Standard · 13 Down
Jan 12, 2021
Best condition for a pair of heels · Evening Standard · 18 Down
Dec 29, 2020
Unsoiled · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Aug 6, 2020
Free from dirt · Evening Standard · 4 Down
Aug 4, 2020
Unsoiled · Evening Standard · 13 Across
Feb 24, 2020
Unsoiled · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Feb 6, 2020
Figure to be supported as virtuous · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Dec 16, 2019
Not dirty · Evening Standard · 34 Across
Dec 12, 2019
Remove dirt from · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Dec 3, 2019
Unsoiled · Evening Standard · 29 Down
May 9, 2019
Wash · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Apr 11, 2019
Free from dirt · Evening Standard · 4 Down
Jan 18, 2019
Note you rely on completely · Evening Standard · 41 Across
Jan 2, 2019
Unsoiled · Evening Standard · 11 Across
Dec 17, 2018
Free from dirt · Evening Standard · 7 Down
Nov 5, 2018
Remove dirt from · Evening Standard · 3 Across
Oct 16, 2018
Wash · Evening Standard · 42 Across
Oct 5, 2018
Unsoiled · Evening Standard · 8 Down
Aug 23, 2018
Remove dirt from · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Jun 19, 2018
Remove dirt from · Evening Standard · 27 Across
May 9, 2018
Remove dirt from · Evening Standard · 18 Down
Apr 17, 2018
Unsoiled · Evening Standard · 18 Down
Jan 22, 2018
Unsoiled · Evening Standard · 6 Down