Saline solution Crossword Clue Solved

The 5-letter answer to the Seattle Times crossword puzzle

Feb. 23, 2026 at 11:06am

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The crossword clue "Saline solution" has been solved, with the 5-letter answer being "BRINE". This clue was last seen in the February 23, 2026 edition of the Seattle Times New Crossword puzzle.

Why it matters

Crossword puzzles are a popular pastime, and solving clues can be a fun challenge for puzzle enthusiasts. Providing the solution to this specific clue can help readers complete the crossword puzzle they are working on.

The details

The clue "Saline solution" has a 5-letter answer of "BRINE". This is defined as "a strong solution of salt and water used for pickling" or "to soak in brine". The letters can also be unscrambled to spell "BRINE".

  • The crossword clue was last seen on February 23, 2026 in the Seattle Times New Crossword puzzle.

The players

Seattle Times

A major daily newspaper serving the Seattle, Washington metropolitan area.

Christine Mielke

The author of the article providing the solution to the crossword clue.

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What they’re saying

“We have the 5-letter answer for Saline solution crossword clue, last seen in the Seattle Times New Crossword February 23, 2026 puzzle.”

— Christine Mielke, Author

The takeaway

Crossword puzzle enthusiasts can use this information to help them complete the Seattle Times New Crossword puzzle from February 23, 2026, specifically the clue for "Saline solution".