The Clue
Abbr. after a general's name, maybe (3 letter answer)
The Answer
RET
Tags
Notes
The answer RET is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.
Related Clues
Macerate
Soak
Steep
Emeritus: Abbr.
Inactive: Abbr.
Moisten timber
Prepare flax
Soak flax
Soak timber
On Soc. Sec.
Abbr. after a name
Abbr. in a military name
Abbr. in a military title
Abbr. for some generals
Collecting a pension: Abbr.
Harm by exposure to moisture
Like Gen. Schwarzkopf
Military name: abbr.
Not working: Abbr.
Out of practice?: Abbr.
On Soc. Sec., often
On Social Security: Abbr.
Like many a gen. or maj.
Like many seniors: Abbr.
Like some mil. officers
No longer active: Abbr.
No longer working: Abbr.
Part of some mil. titles
In post-career mode: Abbr.
Abbr. after some generals' names
Like Gen. Colin Powell: Abbr.
Definition
RET as a verb:
1. place (flax, hemp, or jute) in liquid so as to promote loosening of the fibers form the woody tissue