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The Clue
Gather on a surface, chemically (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SORB
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Notes
The answer SORB is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 800 puzzles.
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Definition
SORB as a noun:
1. (sorb, sorb apple) = acid gritty-textured fruit
SORB as a verb:
1. (sorb, take up) = take up a liquid or a gas either by adsorption or by absorption