Rug cleaner, briefly

Latest answer — September 14, 2026

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Clue explained

VAC is a shortened form of vacuum, as in a vacuum cleaner used to clean a rug. “Briefly” signals the abbreviation.

Clue type:
Abbreviation
A vacuum cleaner being used on an area rug

Eugene Sheffer Crossword

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  1. 1Kilmer of “Top Gun”
  2. 4Violas’ cousins
  3. 9Tea holder
  4. 12“Entourage” agent
  5. 13UFO pilot
  6. 14“All bets -- off”
  7. 15Famed Boston desserts
  8. 17Lith., once
  9. 18Medical research org.
  10. 19Home of Duke
  11. 21Secret matters
  12. 24Faux pas
  13. 25“Not impressed ...”
  14. 26Kimono sash
  15. 28Rich cake
  16. 31Fringe benefit
  17. 33New England cape
  18. 35Level
  19. 36Winter Olympian
  20. 38Family
  21. 40Abrupt turn
  22. 41Hot tubs
  23. 43Caravan mammals
  24. 45Mischievous
  25. 47Ecol. watchdog
  26. 48Marseilles monarch
  27. 49Fete after a Broadway run
  28. 54Barbie’s companion
  29. 55Informed
  30. 56Palindromic constellation
  31. 57Fr. holy woman
  32. 58Frank -- Wright
  33. 59Quick swim

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  1. 1Rug cleaner, briefly
  2. 2Schedule abbr.
  3. 3Fib
  4. 4Spanish road
  5. 5“Wicked” witch
  6. 6Half of CIV
  7. 7Yorkshire city
  8. 8Affront
  9. 9Sweepstakes award, often
  10. 10-- Major
  11. 11Salon request
  12. 16Literary collection
  13. 20Funny person
  14. 21Band boosters
  15. 22Stink
  16. 23Portrayer of Steve Trevor in “Wonder Woman”
  17. 27Squid squirt
  18. 29Pond duck
  19. 30Joule fractions
  20. 32French military cap
  21. 34“Good effort!”
  22. 37Scamp
  23. 39Caught some z’s
  24. 42Shoulder wrap
  25. 44Goat’s cry
  26. 45Annoys
  27. 46Champagne brand
  28. 50-- Paulo
  29. 51“Awesome, dude!”
  30. 52Part of TNT
  31. 53Shrill bark

The answer to “Rug cleaner, briefly” in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is VAC — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 14, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 1-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.

“Rug cleaner, briefly” answer

VAC (3 letters)

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What is the answer to “Rug cleaner, briefly”?

The answer is VAC, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Rug cleaner, briefly”?

3 letters: VAC.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 14, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 1-Down.

Can “Rug cleaner, briefly” have a different answer?

Yes — Eugene Sheffer 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.

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