Moistened, in a way (6)
I believe the answer is:
basted
(Other definitions for basted that I've seen before include "Sewed together loosely with large stitches" , "Sewed with loose stitches - moistened with fat juice - thrashed" , "Being beaten" .)
I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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