Crossword Helper

The Clue

In post-career mode: Abbr. (3 letter answer)

The Answer

RET

Tags

Notes

The answer RET is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.

Related Clues

Macerate
Soak
Emeritus: Abbr.
Saturate flax
Soak flax
Soak, as flax
Soak hemp
Soak timber
Soak, in a way
Soften flax
Steep flax
Steep hemp
Collecting a pension: Abbr.
Like Gen. Powell
Like Gen. Schwarzkopf
Like an old gen.
Like some sgts.
No longer in the U.S.N.
Not active: Abbr.
Out of practice?: Abbr.
Part of A.A.R.P.: Abbr.
Through working: Abbr.
Abbr. after an officer's name
Abbr. in many a military title
Like many a gen. or maj.
Like many seniors: Abbr.
Like some mil. officers
Like some profs: Abbr.
No longer active: Abbr.
No longer working: Abbr.
Abbr. after many a military title

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