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noun • a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture) • an appliance that removes moisture | ||||
| 33% | 15 | They may use wet-on-wet or wet-on-dry techniques | ||
noun • a painter who paints with watercolors | ||||
| 30% | 6 | Making something less wet | ||
adjective • free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet • lacking moisture or volatile components • opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages • not producing milk • (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation • without a mucous or watery discharge noun • a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages adjective satellite • humorously sarcastic or mocking • not shedding tears • lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless • used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones • unproductive especially of the expected results • having no adornment or coloration • (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish • having a large proportion of strong liquor • lacking warmth or emotional involvement • practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages verb • remove the moisture from and make dry • become dry or drier | ||||
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DRIER which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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DRIER
Updated: October 13, 2025
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