The term MOIST, IN A WAY can be summarized by two crossword solutions: DEWY (4 letters) and DEWLADEN (8 letters). DEWY is an adjective that describes something as having a thin layer of moisture on its surface, such as dew on grass in the morning. DEWLADEN is an adjective that describes something as being covered with or saturated with dew. Both words are related to the concept of moisture, but DEWY implies a thin layer while DEWLADEN implies a heavier saturation.