Detach, as some ties Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Detach, as some ties” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of July 12, 2026? It has 6 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026
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UNCLIP is the answer to “Detach, as some ties”. It means to remove a clip (a fastening device) from.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To remove a clip (a fastening device) from.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: CNUPIL.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Detach, as a certain tie”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Detach, as some ties”?
UNCLIP, 6 letters: to remove a clip (a fastening device) from.
When was “Detach, as some ties” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of July 12, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
6 letters, starting with U.