What is the answer to "*It's used to scrub in the tub"?

The most common answer is ALOOF. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

How many letters does the answer have?

The answer ALOOF has 5 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

*It’s used to scrub in the tub Crossword Clue Answer

Need help with *It's used to scrub in the tub? This clue showed up in the October 30, 2025 NYT puzzle. The answer has 5 letters.

*It's used to scrub in the tub Crossword Answer

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*It's used to scrub in the tub Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 5-letter answer to "*It's used to scrub in the tub" crossword clue?

The answer to the "*It's used to scrub in the tub" crossword clue is ALOOF. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the NYT puzzle.

Which crossword used "*It's used to scrub in the tub" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the NYT puzzle on October 30, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of ALOOF?

The word ALOOF means: in an aloof manner. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "*It's used to scrub in the tub".