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2 | 29% | 6 | To soak flax or hemp in water to loosen the fibers | |
3 | 29% | 8 | To loosen or separate fibers in a textile | |
Soaks To Loosen Fibers Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "RETS" which means:
- verb
- • Place (flax, hemp, or jute) in liquid so as to promote loosening of the fibers from the woody tissue
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New York Times15 Apr 1989 | Down 58 | |
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