Crossword clue

Absorb crossword clue

We have 16 answers for the clue “Absorb”, from 3–11 letters. The most likely answer is SOAK UP.

Top answer SOAKUP 6 letters · Take in liquid

All answers for “Absorb”

AnswerLettersMeaning
3-letter answers
SOP 3 Soak up liquid
4-letter answers
BLOT 4 Soak up with absorbent paper
5-letter answers
RIVET 5 Hold attention completely
LEARN 5 Absorb knowledge
6-letter answers
SOAK UP Best match 6 Take in liquid
SPONGE 6 Soak up like a sponge
TAKE IN 6 Understand or draw in
DIGEST 6 Take in mentally
IMBIBE 6 Drink in
ENGULF 6 Swallow up
INGEST 6 Take in as food
7-letter answers
ENGROSS 7 Occupy the full attention of
CONSUME 7 Use up or preoccupy
ENTHRAL 7 Captivate, British spelling
10-letter answers
ASSIMILATE 10 Take in and understand fully
11-letter answers
INCORPORATE 11 Take in as part of a whole

What does “Absorb” mean?

A verb meaning to soak up (liquid), take in (information), or engross (someone's attention). It can also mean to assimilate or incorporate a smaller entity.

Solving tip

Match the base form of the verb. Short fits include SOAK UP, SOP, SPONGE and LEARN; ENGROSS suits the 'occupy attention' sense.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to the crossword clue "Absorb"?

The most likely answer is SOAK UP (6 letters) — Take in liquid. Other common answers are SPONGE (6), TAKE IN (6), ENGROSS (7), ASSIMILATE (10).

How many letters are in the answer to "Absorb"?

Answers to "Absorb" range from 3–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.