The term CLEAN, IN A WAY can be broken down into eight crossword solutions: SWAB (4 letters), ERASE (5 letters), RINSE (5 letters), REAM (4 letters), SWEEP (5 letters), MOP (3 letters), DUST (4 letters), VACUUM (6 letters), and VACUUMUP (7 letters). These words all refer to different ways of cleaning something. SWABbing is the act of using a cloth or sponge to clean a surface. ERASING is the act of removing something from a surface with an eraser. RINSING is the act of washing something with water. REAMing is the act of using a tool to clean out a hole or pipe. SWEEPing is the act of using a broom to remove dirt and debris from a surface. MOPping is the act of using a MOP to clean a floor. DUSTing is the act of using a cloth or duster to remove DUST from a surface. VACUUMING is the act of using a VACUUM cleaner to remove dirt and debris from a surface. VACUUMUP is the act of using a VACUUM cleaner to suck up dirt and debris from a surface. All of these activities are ways of cleaning something in a way that is considered clean.