The Universal Crossword puzzle from February 20, 2023 featured the clue "Cleans up a spill", and we've found 70 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to MOPS as the most likely solution — it's 4 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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70 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
MOPS
Cleans up a spill
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2023
99%
MOPS
Cleans up a spill
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2023
50%
WIPESUP
Cleans, as a spill
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 29, 2024
50%
WIPESUP
Cleans, as a spill
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 29, 2024
50%
MOPSUP
Cleans, as a spill
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 26, 2023
50%
MOPSUP
Cleans, as a spill
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2023
8%
ATEIT
Took a giant spill
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
8%
ATEIT
Took a giant spill
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
8%
MOPUP
Attend to a spill
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
8%
MOPUP
Attend to a spill
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
8%
IVORYSNOW
"Softens as it cleans" classic detergent brand
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2025
8%
IVORYSNOW
"Softens as it cleans" classic detergent brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2025
8%
BIB
Baby’s spill catcher
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 24, 2024
8%
BIB
Baby’s spill catcher
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 24, 2024
8%
SOPSUP
Absorbs, as a spill
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 30, 2024
8%
SOPSUP
Absorbs, as a spill
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 30, 2024
8%
MESS
Result of a spill
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 10, 2024
8%
MESS
Result of a spill
Universal Crossword · Sep 10, 2024
8%
JUMPSCARE
Horror movie moment that might make you spill your popcorn
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 24, 2024
8%
JUMPSCARE
Horror movie moment that might make you spill your popcorn
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2024
8%
TUMBLED
Took a spill
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2024
8%
TUMBLED
Took a spill
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2024
8%
SOPUP
Absorb, as a spill
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2023
8%
SOPUP
Absorb, as a spill
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2023
8%
KEEPASECRET
Not spill the beans, say (... letters 3-8)
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 8, 2023
8%
KEEPASECRET
Not spill the beans, say (... letters 3-8)
Universal Crossword · May 8, 2023
8%
EPA
Oil spill cleanup org.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2022
8%
EPA
Oil spill cleanup org.
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2022
8%
BIBS
Baby's spill catchers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 7, 2022
8%
BIBS
Baby's spill catchers
Universal Crossword · Aug 7, 2022
8%
GROOMER
Person who cleans coats?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 18, 2020
8%
GROOMER
Person who cleans coats?
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2020
8%
WETMOP
Tool for cleaning a spill
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2020
8%
WETMOP
Tool for cleaning a spill
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2020
8%
WIPEDUP
Took care of, as a spill
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2018
8%
WIPEDUP
Took care of, as a spill
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2018
1%
NETIPOT
Nasal cavity cleansing vessel
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
NETIPOT
Nasal cavity cleansing vessel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
OLAY
Brand of facial cleanser
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
OLAY
Brand of facial cleanser
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
TEA
It may be "spilled" with friends
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 26, 2025
1%
TEA
It may be "spilled" with friends
Universal Crossword · Jul 26, 2025
1%
SPONGEUP
Absorb, as spilled milk
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2025
1%
SPONGEUP
Absorb, as spilled milk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
1%
TOXINS
Targets of a "juice cleanse"
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 6, 2025
1%
TOXINS
Targets of a "juice cleanse"
Universal Crossword · May 6, 2025
1%
POURONEOUT
Pay respects by spilling a drink on the ground, idiomatically
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2025
1%
POURONEOUT
Pay respects by spilling a drink on the ground, idiomatically
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2025
1%
WHATAWASTE
Cry over spilled milk?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2024
1%
WHATAWASTE
Cry over spilled milk?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2024
1%
SAGE
Part of some cleansing rituals
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2024
1%
SAGE
Part of some cleansing rituals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2024
1%
SPLAT
Paint-spilling sound
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 25, 2024
1%
SPLAT
Paint-spilling sound
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 25, 2024
1%
WETVAC
Floor cleaner for liquid spills, in brief
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 11, 2024
1%
WETVAC
Floor cleaner for liquid spills, in brief
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 11, 2024
1%
SHAMPOO
Hair cleanser
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 4, 2024
1%
SHAMPOO
Hair cleanser
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 4, 2024
1%
LYE
Strong cleanser
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2024
1%
LYE
Strong cleanser
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2024
1%
DAWN
Dishwashing brand used to clean animals after oil spills
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2024
1%
DAWN
Dishwashing brand used to clean animals after oil spills
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2024
1%
MOP
Need after spilling the tea?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2023
1%
MOP
Need after spilling the tea?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2023
1%
DETOXES
Does a juice cleanse, maybe
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2023
1%
DETOXES
Does a juice cleanse, maybe
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2023
1%
CLEANUPS
Post-spill operations
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2023
1%
CLEANUPS
Post-spill operations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2023
1%
SMUDGES
Performs a Native American cleansing ritual
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2023
1%
SMUDGES
Performs a Native American cleansing ritual
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2023
1%
LEMON
Palate-cleansing sorbet flavor
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2023
1%
LEMON
Palate-cleansing sorbet flavor
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2023
1%
ORANGESORBET
Citrusy palate cleanser
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 24, 2023
1%
ORANGESORBET
Citrusy palate cleanser
Universal Crossword · Jul 24, 2023
1%
AMI
Bon ___ (cleanser)
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 3, 2023
1%
AMI
Bon ___ (cleanser)
Universal Crossword · May 3, 2023
1%
ACNE
Facial cleanser's target
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 26, 2023
1%
ACNE
Facial cleanser's target
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2023
1%
BARTONOFSOAP
Clara who collected cleansing cakes?
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 5, 2023
1%
BARTONOFSOAP
Clara who collected cleansing cakes?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 5, 2023
1%
WETVACS
Solutions for spills
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2023
1%
WETVACS
Solutions for spills
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2023
1%
BLOTUP
Absorb, as spilled ink or gravy
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 8, 2023
1%
BLOTUP
Absorb, as spilled ink or gravy
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 8, 2023
1%
AMMONIA
Pungent cleanser
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2022
1%
AMMONIA
Pungent cleanser
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2022
1%
TORTILLA
What may stop you from spilling the beans?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2022
1%
TORTILLA
What may stop you from spilling the beans?
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2022
1%
ANISEED
Palate cleanser at Indian restaurants
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2021
1%
ANISEED
Palate cleanser at Indian restaurants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2021
1%
ABLUTION
Ritual cleansing
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 18, 2021
1%
ABLUTION
Ritual cleansing
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 18, 2021
1%
SALSODA
Common cleanser
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2021
1%
SALSODA
Common cleanser
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2021
1%
BONAMI
Powder cleanser brand
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 5, 2021
1%
BONAMI
Powder cleanser brand
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2021
1%
ATE
Ended a juice cleanse
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 14, 2021
1%
ATE
Ended a juice cleanse
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2021
1%
DETOX
Juice cleanse, e.g.
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 23, 2021
1%
DETOX
Juice cleanse, e.g.
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 23, 2021
1%
BORAX
20 Mule Team cleanser
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2021
1%
BORAX
20 Mule Team cleanser
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2021
1%
WHATSDONEISDONE
"Take my advice: no use crying over spilled milk ... "
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2021
1%
WHATSDONEISDONE
"Take my advice: no use crying over spilled milk ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2021
1%
DIETED
Did a juice cleanse, say
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2021
1%
DIETED
Did a juice cleanse, say
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2021
1%
BODYWASH
Head-to-toe cleanser
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 7, 2020
1%
BODYWASH
Head-to-toe cleanser
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 7, 2020
1%
ECOCRISES
Oil spills, e.g.
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2020
1%
ECOCRISES
Oil spills, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2020
1%
AJAX
Powder cleanser maker
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2020
1%
AJAX
Powder cleanser maker
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2020
1%
CRACKS
Finally spills the beans
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2020
1%
CRACKS
Finally spills the beans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2020
1%
BON
With 28-Down, popular cleanser
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2020
1%
BON
With 28-Down, popular cleanser
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2020
1%
OVER
Cry ___ spilled milk
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2020
1%
OVER
Cry ___ spilled milk
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2020
1%
LYESOAP
Strong old-time cleanser
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2020
1%
LYESOAP
Strong old-time cleanser
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2020
1%
EXXON
__Valdez: oil-spill ship
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2020
1%
EXXON
__Valdez: oil-spill ship
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2020
1%
MINTS
Palate cleansers after meals
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2020
1%
MINTS
Palate cleansers after meals
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2020
1%
SLICKS
Oil spills
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 3, 2020
1%
SLICKS
Oil spills
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 3, 2020
1%
NAMES
When repeated, spills the beans
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2020
1%
NAMES
When repeated, spills the beans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2020
1%
LEPER
Sufferer cleansed by Jesus
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2019
1%
LEPER
Sufferer cleansed by Jesus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2019
1%
SAL
— soda (cleanser)
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 24, 2019
1%
SAL
— soda (cleanser)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 24, 2019
1%
LYES
Corrosive cleansers
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 17, 2019
1%
LYES
Corrosive cleansers
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 17, 2019
1%
SHERBET
Palate-cleansing serving
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2018
1%
SHERBET
Palate-cleansing serving
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2018
1%
PORTENDWINESTAINS
Forebode the spilling of Chablis and Chianti?
(17)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 2, 2018
1%
PORTENDWINESTAINS
Forebode the spilling of Chablis and Chianti?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 2, 2018
1%
PURGE
Completely cleanse
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2018
1%
PURGE
Completely cleanse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Cleans up a spill" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 70 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is MOPS (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Cleans up a spill"?
The best answer for "Cleans up a spill" is MOPS with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Cleans up a spill" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on February 20, 2023.