Drain away Crossword Clue

While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Drain away crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on February 23 2024 New York Times Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Drain away has a total of 5 letters.

RankAnswerCluePublisher
99%LEACHDrain awayNew York Times
20%LEACHDrain away through percolationWall Street Journal

Definition

See 3d Leech.
A quantity of wood ashes, through which water passes, and thus imbibes the alkali.
A tub or vat for leaching ashes, bark, etc.
To remove the soluble constituents from by subjecting to the action of percolating water or other liquid; as, to leach ashes or coffee.
To dissolve out; -- often used with out; as, to leach out alkali from ashes.
To part with soluble constituents by percolation.
See Leech, a physician.

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