The term 'moistens, in a way' can be solved by two crossword solutions: 'dews' (4 letters) and 'BEDEWS' (6 letters). 'Dews' is a noun that refers to the moisture that condenses on cool surfaces during the night. 'BEDEWS' is a verb that means to moisten with dew. Both words are related to the process of moistening something with dew, which is a form of precipitation that forms when the temperature of the air drops below the dew point.