Crossword answer
LYE
3 letters · Used for 70 different clues · 132 appearances · Last seen LA Times, August 24, 2026
Letter pattern
LYE
Clues that lead to LYE
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Caustic chemical3LA TimesAug 24, 2026
Aid in making soap3New York TimesAug 3, 2026
Caustic chemical used for cleaning (3)3The GuardianJul 22, 2026
Soap additive, once3Daily ThemedJul 8, 2026
Soapmaking ingredient3USA TodayJul 5, 2026
Cleaning substance with a dishonest-sounding name3NYT MidiJun 24, 2026
Caustic cleaner3NewsdayJun 21, 2026
Basic soapmaking ingredient3NYT MidiJun 12, 2026
Soap ingredient derived from ash3Everyday Puzzles DailyJun 4, 2026
Soapmaking staple3Daily ThemedMay 28, 2026
Strong alkali3Daily ThemedMay 10, 2026
Caustic solution3LA TimesMay 10, 2026
NaOH more familiarly3LA TimesMay 7, 2026
Caustic substance3Daily ThemedApr 9, 2026
Caustic paint stripper3New York TimesMar 30, 2026
Soap-making chemical3Daily ThemedFeb 25, 2026
Drain-cleaning chemical3Daily ThemedFeb 20, 2026
Soaper's ingredient3Daily ThemedFeb 16, 2026
Alkaline liquid3Daily ThemedFeb 3, 2026
Strong alkaline solution3Daily ThemedJan 23, 2026
NaOH3New York TimesDec 18, 2025
Soap-making ingredient3Daily ThemedDec 3, 2025
Liquid that makes pretzels chewy3NewsdayNov 15, 2025
Harsh cleaning agent3New York TimesNov 10, 2025
Soapmaker's need3Daily ThemedNov 9, 2025
Something found in your soap3Daily ThemedOct 20, 2025
Sodium hydroxide, commonly3Daily ThemedJul 26, 2025
Caustic compound in Drano crystals3Daily ThemedJul 12, 2025
Strong cleaner3NewsdayJul 6, 2025
Strong drain cleaner3NewsdayJun 25, 2025
Caustic cleaning agent3Daily ThemedJun 18, 2025
Common name for NaOH3New York TimesJun 10, 2025
Soap-maker's ingredient3Daily ThemedMay 3, 2025
Strong pipe cleaner3NewsdayMar 28, 2025
NaOH, commonly3Daily ThemedMar 10, 2025
Common name for sodium hydroxide3Daily ThemedMar 4, 2025
Alkali in cleansers3Daily ThemedFeb 5, 2025
Bleaching chemical3Daily ThemedJan 26, 2025
Soap ingredient3Daily ThemedJan 20, 2025
Caustic drain cleaner3New York TimesJan 13, 2025
Powerful cleaning chemical3Daily ThemedDec 25, 2024
Soapmaker's chemical3Daily ThemedDec 3, 2024
Caustic chemical used in drain cleaners3Daily ThemedNov 25, 2024
Chemical used in soap-making3Daily ThemedNov 18, 2024
Caustic alkali3Daily ThemedSep 20, 2024
Strong cleaning chemical3Daily ThemedMar 5, 2024
Soapmaking chemical3Daily ThemedSep 25, 2023
Soapmaking substance3Daily ThemedSep 12, 2023
Soap maker's stock3Daily ThemedMar 5, 2023
Washing compound that sounds like "lie"3Daily ThemedJan 22, 2023
Soapmaking process staple3Daily ThemedDec 25, 2022
Soap factory ingredient3Daily ThemedNov 28, 2022
Washing solution3Daily ThemedOct 22, 2022
Strong cleaning agent3Daily ThemedOct 15, 2022
Cleanser used in soaps3Daily ThemedAug 25, 2022
Strong cleansing agent3Daily ThemedJul 10, 2022
Basic soap ingredient?3Daily ThemedJul 6, 2022
Cleaning agent?3Daily ThemedJun 21, 2022
Soap maker's supply3Daily ThemedMay 1, 2022
Soap factory supply3Daily ThemedApr 10, 2022
Harsh cleaning chemical3Daily ThemedMar 20, 2022
Soap maker's need3Daily ThemedMar 2, 2022
Caustic chemical substance3Daily ThemedFeb 25, 2022
Soaping chemical3Daily ThemedFeb 4, 2022
"Basic" soap solution3Daily ThemedJan 13, 2022
Clog-clearing base3Daily ThemedDec 8, 2021
Caustic cleaning chemical3Daily ThemedSep 13, 2021
Cleaner's alkali3Daily ThemedAug 16, 2021
Soaping supply3Daily ThemedJun 29, 2021
Soap-making compound3Daily ThemedJun 7, 2021
About LYE in crosswords
LYE is a 3-letter answer that has appeared 132 times in our database across 70 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Caustic chemical” in the LA Times crossword on August 24, 2026.
Other 3-letter answers
PEWChurch fixture
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OWLNocturnal bird of prey
ANTIndustrious insect
LEAMeadow
ENDTip
TATSkin art, slangily
TINOnly three-letter element
CARVehicle
WARKids’ card game
IAM"___ the Walrus" (The Beatles song): 2 wds.
GALYoung lady
YOU"Are ___ for real?" (expressing shock)
NOSSimple denials
Every appearance of LYE (132)
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Aug 24, 2026
Caustic chemical · LA Times · Down
Aug 3, 2026
Aid in making soap · New York Times · 9 Down
Jul 22, 2026
Caustic chemical used for cleaning (3) · The Guardian · 5 Down
Jul 8, 2026
Soap additive, once · Daily Themed · 48 Across
Jul 5, 2026
Soapmaking ingredient · USA Today · 49 Across
Jun 24, 2026
Cleaning substance with a dishonest-sounding name · NYT Midi · 23 Down
Jun 21, 2026
Caustic cleaner · Newsday · Across
Jun 14, 2026
Caustic cleaner · USA Today · 20 Down
Jun 12, 2026
Basic soapmaking ingredient · NYT Midi · 16 Across
Jun 4, 2026
Soap ingredient derived from ash · Everyday Puzzles Daily · 14
May 28, 2026
Soapmaking staple · Daily Themed · 10 Across
May 10, 2026
Caustic solution · LA Times · Across
May 10, 2026
Strong alkali · Daily Themed · 55 Down
May 7, 2026
NaOH more familiarly · LA Times · Down
Apr 30, 2026
Caustic cleaner · Daily Themed · 30 Down
Apr 9, 2026
Caustic substance · Daily Themed · 54 Across
Mar 30, 2026
Caustic paint stripper · New York Times · 51 Across
Mar 4, 2026
Caustic cleaner · New York Times · 57 Down
Feb 25, 2026
Soap-making chemical · Daily Themed · 7 Down
Feb 20, 2026
Drain-cleaning chemical · Daily Themed · 50 Down
Feb 16, 2026
Soaper's ingredient · Daily Themed · 23 Across
Feb 3, 2026
Alkaline liquid · Daily Themed · 55 Across
Jan 23, 2026
Strong alkaline solution · Daily Themed · 54 Across
Jan 4, 2026
Caustic cleaner · Daily Themed · 31 Down
Dec 30, 2025
Caustic solution · Eugene Sheffer · 32 Across
Dec 27, 2025
Caustic cleaner · Eugene Sheffer · 21 Across
Dec 18, 2025
NaOH · New York Times · 26 Down
Dec 3, 2025
Soap-making ingredient · Daily Themed · 50 Across
Nov 25, 2025
Caustic solution · Eugene Sheffer · 48 Down
Nov 17, 2025
Soap-making ingredient · Daily Themed · 18 Across
Nov 15, 2025
Liquid that makes pretzels chewy · Newsday · Across
Nov 10, 2025
Harsh cleaning agent · New York Times · 33 Down
Nov 9, 2025
Soapmaker's need · Daily Themed · 41 Across
Nov 3, 2025
Caustic cleaner · Eugene Sheffer · 31 Down
Oct 20, 2025
Something found in your soap · Daily Themed · 42 Down
Sep 19, 2025
Caustic solution · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Down
Aug 23, 2025
Caustic cleaner · Eugene Sheffer · 25 Down
Aug 11, 2025
Caustic solution · Eugene Sheffer · 31 Down
Aug 9, 2025
Soap-making chemical · Daily Themed · 19 Across
Jul 26, 2025
Sodium hydroxide, commonly · Daily Themed · 30 Down
Jul 12, 2025
Caustic compound in Drano crystals · Daily Themed · 29 Down
Jul 6, 2025
Strong cleaner · Newsday · Across
Jun 25, 2025
Strong drain cleaner · Newsday · Across
Jun 24, 2025
Soap-making chemical · Daily Themed · 40 Down
Jun 18, 2025
Caustic cleaning agent · Daily Themed · 60 Across
Jun 10, 2025
Common name for NaOH · New York Times · 61 Down
May 22, 2025
NaOH · Daily Themed · 25 Down
May 3, 2025
Soap-maker's ingredient · Daily Themed · 41 Across
Apr 28, 2025
Soap-making chemical · Daily Themed · 7 Across
Mar 28, 2025
Strong pipe cleaner · Newsday · Down
Mar 10, 2025
NaOH, commonly · Daily Themed · 54 Down
Mar 4, 2025
Common name for sodium hydroxide · Daily Themed · 53 Down
Feb 18, 2025
Caustic substance · Daily Themed · 9 Down
Feb 5, 2025
Alkali in cleansers · Daily Themed · 59 Across
Jan 26, 2025
Bleaching chemical · Daily Themed · 10 Down
Jan 20, 2025
Soap ingredient · Daily Themed · 35 Across
Jan 13, 2025
Caustic drain cleaner · New York Times · 22 Down
Jan 5, 2025
Harsh cleaning agent · Daily Themed · 25 Down
Dec 25, 2024
Powerful cleaning chemical · Daily Themed · 55 Across
Dec 21, 2024
Soap ingredient · Daily Themed · 54 Across
Dec 3, 2024
Soapmaker's chemical · Daily Themed · 23 Across
Nov 25, 2024
Caustic chemical used in drain cleaners · Daily Themed · 20 Down
Nov 18, 2024
Chemical used in soap-making · Daily Themed · 32 Down
Oct 21, 2024
Caustic cleaner · Eugene Sheffer · 43 Across
Oct 9, 2024
Soap-making chemical · Daily Themed · 41 Across
Sep 20, 2024
Caustic alkali · Daily Themed · 46 Across
Sep 7, 2024
Soap-making ingredient · Daily Themed · 20 Across
Jun 26, 2024
Caustic cleaning agent · Daily Themed · 33 Down
May 26, 2024
Soap-making ingredient · Daily Themed · 12 Across
Mar 8, 2024
Caustic cleaner · Eugene Sheffer · 51 Down
Mar 5, 2024
Strong cleaning chemical · Daily Themed · 18 Down
Mar 1, 2024
Caustic solution · Eugene Sheffer · 27 Across
Jan 12, 2024
Soap ingredient · Daily Themed · 15 Down
Nov 25, 2023
Caustic cleaner · Eugene Sheffer · 37 Across
Oct 17, 2023
Soap-making chemical · Daily Themed · 14 Down
Sep 25, 2023
Soapmaking chemical · Daily Themed · 38 Down
Sep 12, 2023
Soapmaking substance · Daily Themed · 51 Down
Aug 29, 2023
Soap ingredient · Daily Themed · 35 Down
Jul 31, 2023
Soapmaking chemical · Daily Themed · 25 Across
Jul 6, 2023
Caustic chemical · Daily Themed · 37 Across
Jun 6, 2023
Harsh cleaning agent · Daily Themed · 47 Down
May 1, 2023
Caustic solution · Eugene Sheffer · 51 Down
Apr 9, 2023
Soapmaking chemical · Daily Themed · 59 Across
Mar 5, 2023
Soap maker's stock · Daily Themed · 57 Down
Feb 16, 2023
Harsh cleaning agent · Daily Themed · 58 Down
Jan 22, 2023
Washing compound that sounds like "lie" · Daily Themed · 52 Across
Dec 25, 2022
Soapmaking process staple · Daily Themed · 10 Across
Dec 22, 2022
Caustic cleaner · Eugene Sheffer · 49 Down
Dec 8, 2022
Caustic solution · Eugene Sheffer · 2 Down
Nov 28, 2022
Soap factory ingredient · Daily Themed · 27 Down
Nov 20, 2022
Strong alkali · Daily Themed · 49 Down
Nov 12, 2022
Soapmaking chemical · Daily Themed · 57 Across
Oct 22, 2022
Washing solution · Daily Themed · 54 Down
Oct 15, 2022
Strong cleaning agent · Daily Themed · 6 Down
Oct 10, 2022
Soapmaking staple · Daily Themed · 25 Down
Aug 25, 2022
Cleanser used in soaps · Daily Themed · 56 Down
Aug 18, 2022
Caustic chemical · Daily Themed · 16 Down
Jul 29, 2022
Strong cleaning agent · Daily Themed · 10 Down
Jul 26, 2022
Caustic substance · Daily Themed · 28 Down
Jul 10, 2022
Strong cleansing agent · Daily Themed · 50 Down
Jul 6, 2022
Basic soap ingredient? · Daily Themed · 38 Down
Jun 21, 2022
Cleaning agent? · Daily Themed · 36 Across
May 1, 2022
Soap maker's supply · Daily Themed · 23 Down
Apr 10, 2022
Soap factory supply · Daily Themed · 9 Down
Mar 29, 2022
Soap ingredient · Daily Themed · 21 Across
Mar 22, 2022
Caustic cleaner · Eugene Sheffer · 28 Down
Mar 20, 2022
Harsh cleaning chemical · Daily Themed · 51 Down
Mar 11, 2022
Soap-maker's ingredient · Daily Themed · 33 Across
Mar 2, 2022
Soap maker's need · Daily Themed · 33 Across
Feb 25, 2022
Caustic chemical substance · Daily Themed · 21 Across
Feb 4, 2022
Soaping chemical · Daily Themed · 53 Down
Jan 27, 2022
Caustic solution · Eugene Sheffer · 51 Across
Jan 13, 2022
"Basic" soap solution · Daily Themed · 55 Across
Jan 11, 2022
Caustic cleaner · Eugene Sheffer · 30 Across
Dec 8, 2021
Clog-clearing base · Daily Themed · 51 Across
Nov 17, 2021
Soaping chemical · Daily Themed · 52 Down
Oct 3, 2021
Soap ingredient · Daily Themed · 22 Down
Sep 13, 2021
Caustic cleaning chemical · Daily Themed · 33 Down
Aug 28, 2021
Caustic chemical · Daily Themed · 25 Across
Aug 16, 2021
Cleaner's alkali · Daily Themed · 9 Down
Aug 2, 2021
Harsh cleaning agent · Daily Themed · 30 Down
Jul 15, 2021
Soap-making chemical · Daily Themed · 23 Across
Jun 29, 2021
Soaping supply · Daily Themed · 27 Across
Jun 16, 2021
Harsh cleaning chemical · Daily Themed · 25 Down
Jun 7, 2021
Soap-making compound · Daily Themed · 57 Across
Feb 8, 2021
Caustic solution · Eugene Sheffer · 40 Across
Jan 26, 2021
Caustic cleaner · Eugene Sheffer · 54 Across
Dec 3, 2020
Caustic solution · Eugene Sheffer · 30 Across
Oct 15, 2020
Caustic cleaner · Eugene Sheffer · 12 Across
Sep 18, 2020
Caustic solution · Eugene Sheffer · 28 Down
May 16, 2020
Caustic solution · Eugene Sheffer · 22 Across
Feb 19, 2020
Caustic cleaner · Eugene Sheffer · 13 Across