The clue "absorb" last appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 2, 2024. The correct answer for this puzzle is "EAT", a 3-letter word.
Solution EAT is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution EAT is 3 letters long. We have 6 further solutions of the same word length.
There are 217 solutions. The longest is MONOPOLIZE THE THOUGHTS with 21 letters, and the shortest is DIG with 3 letters.
Indeed, the puzzle clue "ABSORB" has seen a surge in lookups recently (last checked: 03 Dec 2025). Apparently it´s giving players some headaches!
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Solutions are between 3 and 21 letters long.
| Clue | Answer |
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| Completely engross (6) | |
| Act like a sponge (6) | |
| Emulate a sponge (6) | |
| Suck up, as a sponge (6) | |
| Soak up liquid (6) | |