“Scrub” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••SCOUR
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SCOUR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Scrub”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 2, 2026, where it runs at 4 Down 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
Feb 2, 2026 grid1AThat girl's4 ltrs›14AWith, in French4 ltrs›17AClownfish in a 2003 Pixar film4 ltrs›20ACult classic co-starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell12 ltrs›23AHouston baseball players6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 2, 20265A"___ is more" (paradoxical aphorism)4 ltrs›9AReceded, as the tide5 ltrs›15AEnglish boarding school attended by many royals4 ltrs›16AFirst word in two U.S. state names5 ltrs›18ARights advocacy org.4 ltrs›19AMakeup of a reef5 ltrs›24APainting the town red, so to speak6 ltrs›28AEggs in a sushi roll3 ltrs›
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