Answer: rets

AnswerCrossword Clue
RETSRots by moisture
RETSSteeps flax.
RETSSoaks (flax).
RETSSoaks
RETSDampens flax
RETSExposes to moisture
RETSPrepares flax
RETSMacerates
RETSMacerates flax
RETSMakes flax more lax
RETSSoftens by soaking
RETSDampens in water, as hemp, flax, etc.
RETSSoaks timber
RETSSoaks to loosen fibers
RETSSteeps, as flax
RETSSoftens in water, in a way
RETSMoistens flax
RETSSteeps flax
RETSInvestment considerations: abbr.
retsto soak in water or expose to moisture, as flax or hemp, to facilitate the removal of the fiber from the woody tissue by partial rotting
retsRET, to expose to moisture
RETSSteeps.
RETSSoaks flax
RETSSoaks, as hemp
RETSTreats, as hemp
RETSPrepare flax
RETSSoaks hemp
RETSSteeps
RETSTreats flax
RETSSoaks.
RETSMacerates flax.
RETSSoaks, as flax
RETSSoaks fiber.
RETSSoaks fibers.
RETSMacerates.
RETSSoaks to process.
RETSSoaks, as flax.
RETSDampens or soaks.
RETSDampens (flax, timber, etc.).
RETSExposes to moisture.