The term 'WASH CYCLE' refers to the process of washing clothes in a washing machine. This process includes three steps: RINSE (5 letters), SPIN (4 letters), and SPINDRY (7 letters). Rinsing involves removing dirt and detergent from the clothes by running them through a cycle of clean water. Spinning is the process of extracting excess water from the clothes by spinning them at high speed. Finally, the SPINDRY cycle uses heat to further reduce the moisture content of the clothes.