Trickles

SEEPS

Moisture slowly escapes through tiny openings in the ground like this.

"Trickles" hints at a slow, steady flow of liquid, which is exactly what "seeps" describes—water or another fluid moving gradually through small openings. The word itself sounds like it’s doing what it means, with the soft "s" evoking a quiet, leaking motion. It’s a straightforward definition clue where the answer mirrors the gentle, persistent action of the clue.