The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DRIZZLING
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What does DRIZZLING mean?
DRIZZLING verb- To rain lightly.
- To shed slowly in minute drops or particles.
- To pour slowly and evenly, especially oil or honey in cooking.
- To cover by pouring in this manner.
- To urinate.
- To carry out parfilage, the process of unravelling.
- An amount of liquid that is drizzled.