The Clue
Sop up (6 letter answer)
The Answer
ABSORB
Tags
Notes
The answer ABSORB is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 650 puzzles.
Related Clues
Assimilate
Engross
Imbibe
Take in
Learn well
Occupy completely
Soak up
Sponge up
Swallow, as costs
Use a paper towel
What paper towels do
Work like paper towels
Definition
ABSORB as a verb:
1. become imbued; "The liquids, light, and gases absorb"
2. (absorb, assimilate, ingest, take in) = take up mentally; "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"
3. (absorb, take over) = take up, as of debts or payments; "absorb the costs for something"
4. (absorb, suck, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck up, draw, take in, take up) = take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"
5. cause to become one with; "The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax"
6. (absorb, take in) = suck or take up or in; "A black star absorbs all matter"
7. (steep, immerse, engulf, plunge, engross, absorb, soak up) = engross (oneself) fully; "He immersed himself into his studies"
8. assimilate or take in; "The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society"
9. (absorb, engross, engage, occupy) = engage or engross wholly; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"