“Cleanse” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••DETOX
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DETOX is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Cleanse”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 6, 2025, where it runs at 39 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 6, 2025 grid8DSinger with the top 10 albums "Crash" and "Brat"9 ltrs›28DSacred Polynesian plants5 ltrs›33DRatty is one in "The Wind in the Willows"9 ltrs›36DTitle film character with a "lucky fin"4 ltrs›39DPop3 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••DETOX5 ltrs
•••••PURGE5 ltrs
••••WASH4 ltrs
•••••RINSE5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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