The term 'DRY, IN A WAY' can be solved by five different crossword solutions: WRING (5 letters), WIPE (4 letters), INKLESS (7 letters), BLOT (4 letters), and SEC (3 letters). WRING is an action of twisting or squeezing something to remove moisture. WIPE is an action of cleaning or drying a surface with a cloth or other absorbent material. INKLESS refers to something without ink, such as a pen or printer. BLOT is an action of absorbing liquid or moisture with a cloth or paper. SEC is an abbreviation for the word 'DRY' which means free from moisture.