The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ANOINTING which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1948.
Moistening crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
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ANOINTING | 100 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Moistening
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- dampening
- wetting
- drying
- humidifying
- lubricating
- desiccating
- moist
- softening
- moistly
- wetness
- moisture
- evaporating
Crossword Answer definitions
ANOINTING verb- To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.
- To apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration.
- To choose or nominate somebody for a leading or otherwise important position, especially formally or officially, or as an intended successor.
- To mark somebody as an official ruler, especially a king or queen, as a part of a religious ceremony.
- Anointment
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