Wash under a tap

Latest answer — February 05, 2026

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This clue's Thursday, February 05, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Battery warning from a smoke detector
  2. 6Word that can precede "book" or "tour"
  3. 7Extreme edge
  4. 8Like a wobbly screw
  5. 9Type in

Down

  1. 1Alternative to streaming
  2. 2One of the Great Lakes
  3. 3Dummy
  4. 4Wash under a tap
  5. 5Game in which Paul Newman successfully cons a crime boss in "The Sting"

The answer to “Wash under a tap” in the New York Times Mini crossword is RINSE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on February 5, 2026 at 4-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Wash under a tap” answer

RINSE (5 letters)

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Why the answer is RINSE

RINSE is the 5-letter solution that fits "Wash under a tap" in the NYT Mini crossword on February 5, 2026 (4-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does RINSE mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of RINSE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(verb)

  • wash (something) with clean water to remove soap, detergent, dirt, or impurities

When else has “Wash under a tap” appeared?

New York Times Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

February 5, 2026 (most recent) → RINSE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Wash under a tap”?

The answer is RINSE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on February 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Wash under a tap”?

5 letters: RINSE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on February 5, 2026, at 4-Down.

Can “Wash under a tap” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?

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