Caustic Drain Opener Crossword Clue

There is 1 exact and 107 possible answers.

We've checked our database and believe the answer is LYE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
Check other possible answers below.

We think the answer to this crossword clue is: LYE

Updated: October 11, 2023

Also try..
Crossword Archives Known Letters Finder

Best Possible Answers

			Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
Expand?		Letters	Answer	Clue
	99%	3		Exact Match!
	noun • a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide
	32%	9		Like a drain after a drain cleaner
	verb • To remove a stoppage; to clear a blockage. • To unplug or uncork a container. • To draw out the stops of (an organ). adjective • Not having been stopped.
	31%	15		Also known as a storm drain or a surface water drain.
	noun • a system of watercourses or drains for carrying off excess water

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a New York Times crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

It means nothing
Equipment in craps
Width's opposite: Abbr.

Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times08 Feb 2010	Across 22
This clue was last seen in the publications above.

How's It Work?

Our Data

Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.

Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.

Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool

Check out past New York Times clues and answers, or the NYT Mini Crossword

Similar Clues

	Clue	Source
1	Also known as a storm drain or a surface water drain.
2	Caustic chemical in drain uncloggers New York Times Bonus - 01 Jul 2020	New York Times Bonus / 01 Jul 2020
3	Caustic electronic mouse, maybe The Guardian Cryptic - 16 Apr 2014	The Guardian Cryptic / 16 Apr 2014
4	Course opener
5	Drain opener ingredient New York Times - 03 Mar 1995	New York Times / 03 Mar 1995
6	Like a drain after a drain cleaner New York Times - 23 Aug 1999	New York Times / 23 Aug 1999
7	Point to an opener - repeat, an eye-opener The Guardian Cryptic - 23 Jul 2007	The Guardian Cryptic / 23 Jul 2007