The Clue
Abbr. in a military name (3 letter answer)
The Answer
RET
Tags
Notes
The answer RET is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.
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Soak
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Emeritus: Abbr.
Inactive: Abbr.
Prepare flax
Soak flax
Soak timber
Soften flax
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Abbr. in a military title
Harm by exposure to moisture
Name affix: Abbr.
Out of practice?: Abbr.
Out of service?: Abbr.
Part of A.A.R.P.: Abbr.
Soak flax or lumber
Through working: Abbr.
Abbr. after an officer's name
Decay after exposure to moisture
Like many a gen. or maj.
Like many seniors: Abbr.
Like some profs: Abbr.
No longer playing: Abbr.
No longer working: Abbr.
In post-career mode: Abbr.
Abbr. after a colonel's name, maybe
Abbr. after many a general's name
Like Gen. Colin Powell: Abbr.
No longer doing the job?: 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