Wash vigorously

Latest answer — February 08, 2026

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Across

  1. 1The Eagles have the only N.F.L. logo that faces this way
  2. 5Statement that's self-evidently true
  3. 7Wash vigorously
  4. 8Classic opera set in Rome
  5. 9To the ___ degree

Down

  1. 1Fourth place in an N.F.L. division, for example
  2. 2Former inmate, informally
  3. 3Successful gain of ten yards, when combined with this answer's direction?
  4. 4Trip to the end zone, when combined with this answer's direction?
  5. 6Deg. held by many a C.E.O.

The answer to “Wash vigorously” in the New York Times Mini crossword is SCRUB — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on February 8, 2026 at 7-Across. 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 vigorously” answer

SCRUB (5 letters)

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Why the answer is SCRUB

SCRUB is the 5-letter solution that fits "Wash vigorously" in the NYT Mini crossword on February 8, 2026 (7-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does SCRUB mean?

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

(verb)

  • rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water
  • cancel or abandon (something)
  • use water to remove impurities from (gas or vapour)

When else has “Wash vigorously” 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 8, 2026 (most recent) → SCRUB. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Wash vigorously”?

The answer is SCRUB, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on February 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Wash vigorously”?

5 letters: SCRUB.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on February 8, 2026, at 7-Across.

Can “Wash vigorously” 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?

Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the NYT Mini answers page.

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