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They Hold Water Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SPONGES" 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:
- • "She used sponges to clean the dishes."
- • "The children played with colorful sponges in the bathtub."
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New York Times10 Jun 2016 | Down 43 | |
New York Times05 Jan 2013 | Down 48 | |
New York Times29 Oct 2002 | Across 15 | |
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