Cryptic crossword clue
Dampness we had seen rising 3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word DEW

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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W

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What does DEW mean?

DEW noun
  1. Any moisture from the atmosphere condensed by cool bodies upon their surfaces.
  2. Moisture in the air that settles on plants, etc in the morning, resulting in drops.
  3. (but see usage notes) An instance of such moisture settling on plants, etc.
  4. Anything that falls lightly and in a refreshing manner.
  5. An emblem of morning, or fresh vigour.
DEW verb
  1. To wet with, or as if with, dew; to moisten.

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