Answer to "A process preparatory in spinning" crossword clue

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CARDING which also is the latest solution we found used in Boston Globe in 1917.

A process preparatory in spinning crossword clue answers

Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.

Answer	Likelyness	Letters
CARDING	100 %	7

Words with a meaning similar to the clue: A process preparatory in spinning

These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.

• slub
• tow
• carding
• distaff
• gird
• preparation
• preparations
• compounding
• preparedness
• preparing
• readiness
• groundwork

Crossword Answer definitions

CARDING verb

1. To check IDs, especially against a minimum age requirement.
2. To play cards.
3. To make (a stated score), as recorded on a scoring card.

CARDING verb

1. To use a carding device to disentangle the fibres of wool prior to spinning.
2. To scrape or tear someone’s flesh using a metal comb, as a form of torture.
3. To comb with a card; to cleanse or disentangle by carding.
4. To clean or clear, as if by using a card.
5. To mix or mingle, as with an inferior or weaker article.

CARDING noun

1. A piece of wool rolled by a carder (carding machine).
2. The fraudulent trafficking of credit card details.

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More clues leading to the result CARDING

• A process preparatory in spinning.
• Bouncer's job
• Checking IDs