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We've checked our database and believe the answer is DRIES which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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197%5Exact Match!
290%10 Removes water from
390%10 Removes moisture from

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "DRIES" which means:

    adjective
  • • Free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
  • • Lacking moisture or volatile components
  • • Opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages
  • • Not producing milk
  • • (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation
  • • Without a mucous or watery discharge
  • noun
  • • A reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
  • adjective satellite
  • • Humorously sarcastic or mocking
  • • Not shedding tears
  • • Lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless
  • • Used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones
  • • Unproductive especially of the expected results
  • • Having no adornment or coloration
  • • (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish
  • • Having a large proportion of strong liquor
  • • Lacking warmth or emotional involvement
  • • Practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages
  • verb
  • • Remove the moisture from and make dry
  • • Become dry or drier

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She dries her hair with a towel."
  • • "He dries the dishes after washing them."

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New York Times06 Oct 2012 Down 25
New York Times27 Mar 2011 Down 85
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