Crossword answer · 3 letters
Raw definition and meaning
raw · adjective
RAW
What does Raw mean?
Raw can mean uncooked, unprocessed, inexperienced, exposed, or painfully sensitive.
What does RAW mean in a crossword?
RAW answers the reviewed clue “Like sashimi and steak tartare.” Two uncooked dishes point to their shared preparation state.
Why is RAW useful to learn?
Raw vegetables concern cooking; raw data concerns processing; a raw recruit concerns experience. None of those senses defines all uses of the adjective.
Common clue patterns
- Uncooked
- Not yet processed
- Inexperienced
- Painfully exposed or sensitive
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
A RAW image file is a technical use involving minimally processed image data. A vocabulary definition is not a recommendation to consume uncooked food or ignore safety requirements.