The crossword clue "Drain in a sieve" can be found in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle from May 10, 2026. We've gathered 38 possible solutions from our database of crossword answers spanning multiple publications. The top match is STRAIN (6 letters) at 99% confidence — our strongest recommendation for this clue.
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38 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
STRAIN
Drain in a sieve
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
99%
STRAIN
Drain in a sieve
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
8%
SIFTS
Uses a sieve
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
8%
SIFTS
Uses a sieve
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
8%
RICED
Forced through a sieve
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
8%
RICED
Forced through a sieve
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
8%
STRAINED
Used a sieve on
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 18, 2024
8%
STRAINED
Used a sieve on
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 18, 2024
8%
SIFT
Use a sieve
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2023
8%
SIFT
Use a sieve
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2023
8%
GRATE
Storm drain cover
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2023
8%
GRATE
Storm drain cover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2023
8%
UNSTOP
Clear, as a drain
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 21, 2022
8%
UNSTOP
Clear, as a drain
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 21, 2022
8%
SNAKE
It goes down the drain
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 17, 2022
8%
SNAKE
It goes down the drain
Universal Crossword · Aug 17, 2022
8%
LYE
Chemical in potent drain cleaners
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2022
8%
LYE
Chemical in potent drain cleaners
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2022
8%
GONE
Down the drain
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 8, 2021
8%
GONE
Down the drain
Universal Crossword · May 8, 2021
8%
SIEVES
They're used to drain pasta
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 29, 2020
8%
SIEVES
They're used to drain pasta
Universal Crossword · Jul 29, 2020
8%
ROTOROOTER
"And away go troubles down the drain" company
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2020
8%
ROTOROOTER
"And away go troubles down the drain" company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2020
8%
GREASETRAP
Restaurant drain receptacle
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2020
8%
GREASETRAP
Restaurant drain receptacle
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2020
8%
TEASTRAINER
Leaves-catching brewing sieve
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2019
8%
TEASTRAINER
Leaves-catching brewing sieve
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2019
8%
CLOGGED
Blocked, as a drain
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2019
8%
CLOGGED
Blocked, as a drain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2019
8%
UNCLOG
Clear, as a drain
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2018
8%
UNCLOG
Clear, as a drain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2018
8%
FAKIRSBLEEDAFRICANOIL
Muslim ascetics drain Sahara pipeline contents? (Ca.)
(21)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2018
8%
FAKIRSBLEEDAFRICANOIL
Muslim ascetics drain Sahara pipeline contents? (Ca.)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2018
1%
IMTIRED
"Today has drained me!"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
IMTIRED
"Today has drained me!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
SUMP
__ pump: drainage aid in a basement
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2025
1%
SUMP
__ pump: drainage aid in a basement
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2025
1%
ERIE
Great Lake that drains into the Niagara River
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2025
1%
ERIE
Great Lake that drains into the Niagara River
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2025
1%
GASTANKS
Driving drains them
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2025
1%
GASTANKS
Driving drains them
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2025
1%
TRAP
U-shaped part of a drainpipe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2024
1%
TRAP
U-shaped part of a drainpipe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2024
1%
WIPED
Completely drained
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2023
1%
WIPED
Completely drained
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2023
1%
WATERSHED
Area drained by a river
(9)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 1, 2023
1%
WATERSHED
Area drained by a river
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 1, 2023
1%
SPITVALVES
Trumpet parts that need to be drained
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2023
1%
SPITVALVES
Trumpet parts that need to be drained
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2023
1%
CLOGSUP
Prevents from draining
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2021
1%
CLOGSUP
Prevents from draining
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2021
1%
SANTEE
Important coastal drainage river in South Carolina
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2021
1%
SANTEE
Important coastal drainage river in South Carolina
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2021
1%
MISSISSIPPIRIVERBASIN
Watershed draining dozens of U.S. states
(21)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 19, 2021
1%
MISSISSIPPIRIVERBASIN
Watershed draining dozens of U.S. states
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 19, 2021
1%
RIOGRANDE
It drains the east side of the San Juan Mountains
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2021
1%
RIOGRANDE
It drains the east side of the San Juan Mountains
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2021
1%
SIEVE
Pasta drainer
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 23, 2021
1%
SIEVE
Pasta drainer
Universal Crossword · May 23, 2021
1%
CHELSEALEACHES
Clinton drains material away by percolation?
(14)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 28, 2021
1%
CHELSEALEACHES
Clinton drains material away by percolation?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 28, 2021
1%
SANI
__ Sticks: drain-cleaning aid
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2020
1%
SANI
__ Sticks: drain-cleaning aid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2020
1%
LID
Pot-draining aid
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2020
1%
LID
Pot-draining aid
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2020
1%
PVCPIPE
Material for drainage lines
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2019
1%
PVCPIPE
Material for drainage lines
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2019
1%
STRAININGORDERS
Chef's directives involving sieves?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2019
1%
STRAININGORDERS
Chef's directives involving sieves?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2019
1%
MONEYPIT
Cash-draining venture
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 20, 2018
1%
MONEYPIT
Cash-draining venture
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 20, 2018
1%
ASHEN
Looking drained
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2018
1%
ASHEN
Looking drained
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2018
1%
NILEBASIN
River drainage region that covers 11 African countries
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2018
1%
NILEBASIN
River drainage region that covers 11 African countries
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Drain in a sieve" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 38 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is STRAIN (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Drain in a sieve"?
The best answer for "Drain in a sieve" is STRAIN with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Drain in a sieve" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on May 10, 2026.