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The Clue
Stops talking, with "up" (5 letter answer)
The Answer
DRIES
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Notes
The answer DRIES is uncommon, appearing about once every 500 puzzles.
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Dehydrates
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Seasons lumber
Towels off
Uses a towel
Does some laundering
Applies heat to damp clothes
Gives some air time?
Definition
DRY as a noun:
1. (dry, prohibitionist) = a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
DRY as a verb:
1. (dry, dry out) = remove the moisture from and make dry; "dry clothes"; "dry hair"
2. (dry, dry out) = become dry or drier; "The laundry dries in the sun"