Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

Diffuse Crossword Clue

There are 11 exact and 106 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is OSMOSE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: OSMOSE

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
RankLettersAnswerClue
197%6Exact Match!
296%8Exact Match!
395%7Exact Match!

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "OSMOSE" which means:

    verb
  • • To diffuse by osmosis.
  • • To cause to diffuse by osmosis.
  • noun
  • • The net movement of solvent molecules, usually water, from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration through a partially permeable membrane.
  • • Picking up knowledge accidentally, without actually seeking that particular knowledge.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The two chemicals will osmose through the membrane."
  • • "Water and solutes can osmose across the cell membrane."

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a New York Times crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

Medium-sweet sherry
Flattened at the poles
Where Dick Button won gold

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times03 May 1998 Across 19
New York Times06 Oct 1993 Down 5
New York Times10 Oct 1980 Down 26
This clue was last seen in the publications above.

How's It Work?

Our Data

Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.

Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.

Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool

Check out past New York Times clues and answers, or the NYT Mini Crossword

Similar Clues

ClueSource
1
Diffuse, as light
New York Times - 18 Nov 1981
New York Times / 18 Nov 1981
2
Diffuse, in a way
New York Times - 18 Jan 1981
New York Times / 18 Jan 1981
3
Diffuse thickening of arteriolar walls
4
Diffuse through
New York Times - 29 Sep 1984
New York Times / 29 Sep 1984
5
Diffuse through porous partitions
New York Times - 02 Dec 1978
New York Times / 02 Dec 1978
6
Diffuse widely
New York Times - 03 Jan 1981
New York Times / 03 Jan 1981
7
To spread or diffuse something all around

Similar Clues With The Same Answers

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen