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Pollution penalty, essentially

Last seen in Universal Crossword February 16, 2026 Answers

Stumped by the crossword clue "Pollution penalty, essentially"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on February 16, 2026. We've scoured our database and found 82 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is ECOTAX (6 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.

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82 Other Potential Answers

99%
ECOTAX
Pollution penalty, essentially
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
5%
RADII
Bicycle spokes, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
YDS
Some penalty units: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
5%
SLIDEDECK
PowerPoint file, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
5%
AQI
EPA pollution measure
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
5%
VAPOR
Contrail, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
5%
SKATE
Walk on water, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
5%
TIMETOSPARE
Unused vacation days, essentially?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
5%
FEE
Overdraft penalty
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
5%
FINEFINEFINE
Precise penalty that works OK?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
5%
SIN
__ bin: penalty box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
5%
NOISES
Invisible pollution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2025
5%
KITS
Many Ikea purchases, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2025
5%
SMOG
Urban pollution
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 3, 2025
5%
FLAG
Football penalty indicator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2025
5%
RESIN
Amber, essentially
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 3, 2025
5%
FALSESTART
Football penalty ... or what each starred clue's answer has, in two ways?
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2024
5%
RUMANDCOKE
Mixed drink that is essentially a Cuba libre
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2024
5%
CLOUDCOVER
Southern California's June Gloom, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2024
5%
LOCALAD
Yard sale sign, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2024
5%
HAZE
Visible air pollution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2024
5%
TAG
Sharks and minnows, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2024
5%
MUSEUMS
Halls of fame, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2024
5%
FINE
Speeding penalty
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Aug 7, 2024
5%
SPINOFF
Prequel series, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2024
5%
BEANCURD
Tofu, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2024
5%
FAUSTIANBARGAIN
Deal with the devil, essentially
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2024
5%
PREDICT
Give a weather report, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2024
5%
POWERPLAY
Boost for a hockey team after a penalty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2024
5%
SEED
Acorn, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2024
5%
FLOORMAPS
Clue boards, essentially
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2024
5%
FLAP
Dog door, essentially
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2024
5%
PIVOT
Pirouette, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2024
5%
DYER
Hair colorist, essentially
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2024
5%
HAIL
Ice balls, essentially
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2024
5%
FINED
Assessed a monetary penalty
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2024
5%
TUBES
Penne, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2023
5%
DISC
Coin, essentially
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 26, 2023
5%
CUBES
Dice, essentially
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 26, 2023
5%
REDCARD
Major penalty in soccer
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2023
5%
CORPSES
Zombies, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2023
5%
HOUSEOFDISCARDS
Pawn shop, essentially?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2023
5%
ONEALL
Possible score before a penalty shootout
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2023
5%
COIL
Spring, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2023
5%
HINTS
Crossword clues, essentially
Universal Crossword · May 14, 2023
5%
LEGALTENDER
Foot, essentially?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2023
5%
MOTH
Insect affected by light pollution
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2023
5%
CUTAWAYS
Film flashbacks, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2022
5%
SUGAR
Rock candy, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2022
5%
FRAT
Boys' club, essentially
Universal Crossword · Sep 11, 2022
5%
INSINBINS
Where NHLers serve penalty time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2022
5%
LATEFEE
Library penalty
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 25, 2022
5%
LEVER
Slot machine arm, essentially
Universal Crossword · Jun 7, 2022
5%
SPEAR
Javelin, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2022
5%
NOISE
Invisible urban pollution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2022
5%
FLAB
Love handles, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2022
5%
DOTS
Ellipsis, essentially
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 7, 2022
5%
ARC
Parenthesis, essentially
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2022
5%
MUSH
Baby food, essentially
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2021
5%
TEASER
Magazine cover, essentially
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2021
5%
EPACOSTUME
Party garb for one going as a pollution inspector?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2021
5%
STIFFFINE
*Severe legal penalty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2021
5%
IWIN
"Checkmate," essentially
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2021
5%
ADS
Billboards, essentially
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2021
5%
PHYSICALCONTACT
Touch, essentially (first 1 + last 3)
Universal Crossword · May 8, 2021
5%
GOO
Hair gel, essentially
Universal Crossword · Apr 24, 2021
5%
IRONROD
Piece of rebar, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2021
5%
AIR
Breeze, essentially
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2020
5%
IRONOXIDE
Rust, essentially
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 25, 2020
5%
ACTI
All of Albee's "The Zoo Story," essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2020
5%
PEEL
Lemon zest, essentially
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2020
5%
REDO
Mulligan, essentially
Universal Crossword · Sep 6, 2020
5%
MIME
Charades player, essentially
Universal Crossword · Jun 23, 2020
5%
METHANE
Swamp gas, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2019
5%
OLDMAID
Game with an unmatched penalty card
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 1, 2019
5%
BOX
A penalty may be served in one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2018
5%
NAPKIN
Bib, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2018
5%
HALFWAYHOSE
Knee-socks, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2018
5%
BET
Lottery ticket purchase, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2018
1%
EPA
Antipollution org.
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
1%
CLEANAIRACT
Antipollution law [singer Grande]
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 28, 2024
1%
CAPANDTRADE
*Market-based pollution-control policy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2020

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "Pollution penalty, essentially" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 82 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ECOTAX (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Pollution penalty, essentially"?
The best answer for "Pollution penalty, essentially" is ECOTAX with 6 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Pollution penalty, essentially" 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 16, 2026.
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