Lees Crossword Clue

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Today we are going to solve the crossword clue "Lees" ,After checking out all the recent clues we got the best answer below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

In today's crossword puzzle, the clue "Lees" corresponds to the answer "DREGS." Here's why this clue leads to that answer:

• Wine Production: In the context of winemaking, "lees" refers to the residual sediment consisting of dead yeast cells and grape particles that settle after fermentation.
• Residue: "Lees" can be synonymous with remnants or residue left at the bottom of a container, often in the form of sediment.
• Similarity to DREGS: The word "DREGS" is commonly used to describe the most worthless and unwanted part of something, akin to how "lees" represent the sediment or less desirable remnants.

Considering these connections between the clue "Lees" and the answer "DREGS," it becomes evident why "DREGS" is the fitting solution for today's crossword puzzle.

More Answers:

• DREGS
• HARPERANDSPIKE
• MARVINANDGRANT
• SOAVESEDIMENT
• SEDIMENT
• DROSS

Definition of "DREGS"

the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment

Example :

coffee dregs

the dregs of society

 The Crossword clue "Lees" published 46 time/s & has 6 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Evening Standard - Quick	4 April 2024	DREGS
The Irish News Quick	18 August 2023	DREGS
Penny dell sunday	30 July 2023	HARPERANDSPIKE
The Irish Independent Simple	15 May 2023	SEDIMENT
Evening Standard - Easy	30 August 2022	DREGS
The Guardian	26 November 2017	SEDIMENT
The Telegraph - Quick	16 November 2015	DREGS
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	8 November 2014	DREGS
The Times Concise	2 May 2013	DREGS
USA Today	28 January 2009	DREGS
Universal	7 October 2007	SEDIMENT
New York Times	19 December 2005	DREGS