For the crossword clue “percolate,” the most common answers are:

  • SEEP (4 letters)
  • OOZE (4 letters)
  • DRIP (4 letters, used in some clue lists)
  • LEACH (5 letters)
  • STEEP (5 letters)
  • FILTER (6 letters)
  • FILTRATE (8 letters, less common)

To pick the right one in your puzzle, match:

  • The letter count.
  • Any crossing letters you already have.
  • The sense of the clue (e.g., “percolate through” often points to SEEP/OOZE , while chemistry-related clues lean toward LEACH/FILTER/STEEP).

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