Crossword clue

“Sound from some freshly cleaned floors?”

This clue appeared as 70-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 16, 2025. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance
PLEDGESQUEAK
Letters12
Starts withP
Ends withK
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 16, 202512 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sound from some freshly cleaned floors?” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 16, 2025 as 70-Across. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with P and ends with K, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sound from some freshly cleaned floors?” clue?+

The answer is PLEDGESQUEAK (12 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 16, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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