It's in a pickle Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “It's in a pickle” from the New York Times Mini crossword of August 19, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES MINI, AUGUST 19, 2026
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BRINE is the answer to “It's in a pickle”. It means to treat with salted water.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To treat with salted water.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: REIBN.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Food preservation liquid”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “It's in a pickle”?
BRINE, 5 letters: to treat with salted water.
When was “It's in a pickle” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times Mini crossword of August 19, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with B.