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The Clue

On Social Security: Abbr. (3 letter answer)

The Answer

RET

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Notes

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

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Like Gen. Schwarzkopf
Like an old gen.
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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