The Clue
Abbr. for some generals (3 letter answer)
The Answer
RET
Tags
Notes
The answer RET is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.
Related Clues
Macerate
Soak
Inactive: Abbr.
Moisten timber
Soak flax
Soak, as flax
Soak hemp
Soak timber
On Soc. Sec.
Collecting a pension: Abbr.
Harm by exposure to moisture
Inactive, in a way: Abbr.
Like Gen. Schwarzkopf
Like an old gen.
Like some sgts.
Name affix: Abbr.
No longer in the U.S.N.
Out of practice?: Abbr.
Out of service?: Abbr.
Soak flax or lumber
Abbr. after an officer's name
Like many seniors: Abbr.
Like some mil. officers
Like some profs: Abbr.
No longer active: Abbr.
No longer working: Abbr.
Abbr. after many a general's name
Abbr. after many a military title
Abbr. after some military names
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