Menu

Crossword Answer For

Drain in a sieve

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword May 10, 2026 Answers

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.

Answer For Drain in a sieve:

Explain with AI

Tap each ? to reveal a letter, or show all at once.

38 Other Potential Answers

99%
STRAIN
Drain in a sieve
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
8%
SIFTS
Uses a sieve
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
8%
RICED
Forced through a sieve
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
8%
STRAINED
Used a sieve on
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 18, 2024
8%
SIFT
Use a sieve
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2023
8%
GRATE
Storm drain cover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2023
8%
UNSTOP
Clear, as a drain
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 21, 2022
8%
SNAKE
It goes down the drain
Universal Crossword · Aug 17, 2022
8%
LYE
Chemical in potent drain cleaners
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2022
8%
GONE
Down the drain
Universal Crossword · May 8, 2021
8%
SIEVES
They're used to drain pasta
Universal Crossword · Jul 29, 2020
8%
ROTOROOTER
"And away go troubles down the drain" company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2020
8%
GREASETRAP
Restaurant drain receptacle
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2020
8%
TEASTRAINER
Leaves-catching brewing sieve
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2019
8%
CLOGGED
Blocked, as a drain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2019
8%
UNCLOG
Clear, as a drain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2018
8%
FAKIRSBLEEDAFRICANOIL
Muslim ascetics drain Sahara pipeline contents? (Ca.)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2018
1%
IMTIRED
"Today has drained me!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2025
1%
GASTANKS
Driving drains them
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2025
1%
TRAP
U-shaped part of a drainpipe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2024
1%
WIPED
Completely drained
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2023
1%
WATERSHED
Area drained by a river
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 1, 2023
1%
SPITVALVES
Trumpet parts that need to be drained
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2023
1%
CLOGSUP
Prevents from draining
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 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
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 19, 2021
1%
RIOGRANDE
It drains the east side of the San Juan Mountains
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2021
1%
SIEVE
Pasta drainer
Universal Crossword · May 23, 2021
1%
CHELSEALEACHES
Clinton drains material away by percolation?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 28, 2021
1%
SANI
__ Sticks: drain-cleaning aid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2020
1%
LID
Pot-draining aid
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2020
1%
PVCPIPE
Material for drainage lines
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2019
1%
STRAININGORDERS
Chef's directives involving sieves?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2019
1%
MONEYPIT
Cash-draining venture
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 20, 2018
1%
ASHEN
Looking drained
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2018
1%
NILEBASIN
River drainage region that covers 11 African countries
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2018

Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on May 10, 2026

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.
Create Your Own Crossword
Build custom crossword puzzles and share them with anyone. You'll need a free account to get started.

Write your own clues & answers

Add as many clue/answer pairs as you like and we'll generate the crossword grid automatically.

Share with a unique link

Every puzzle gets a unique URL you can share on WhatsApp, social media, or with friends.

Download as PDF

Print your puzzle for classrooms, parties, or just for fun on paper.

Track plays & stats

See how many people played your puzzle, completion rates, and average solve times.