Uses “lefty-loosey” on NYT Crossword Clue

By Date: OCT 26, 2025 Follow on Google

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The most common and recent 8-letter answer for "Uses "lefty-loosey" on" is UNSCREWS.

The phrase 'lefty-loosey' is a common mnemonic for remembering which way to turn a screw or bolt to loosen it, which is counterclockwise. The word 'UNSCREWS' describes the action of loosening a screw by turning it to the left, or counterclockwise.

This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on October 26, 2025.

To unscrew is to loosen or remove something by turning it counterclockwise.

The answer to “Uses “lefty-loosey” on” in the New York Times puzzle October 26 2025 is UNSCREWS. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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