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| 3 | 24% | 9 | Absorbs water and swells when placed in liquid | |
Animal That Absorbs Liquid Crossword Clue
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SPONGE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SPONGE
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SPONGE" which means:
- noun
- • A porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used
- • Someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily
- • A follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
- • Primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies verb
- • Wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
- • Ask for and get free; be a parasite
- • Erase with a sponge; as of words on a blackboard
- • Soak up with a sponge
- • Gather sponges, in the ocean
An example sentence would be:
- • "I cleaned the dishes with a sponge."
- • "She used a sponge to wipe the spilled juice off the table."
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| The Guardian Quick13 Dec 2005 | Across 15 | |
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