What sponges do when placed in liquids
The clue “What sponges do when placed in liquids” appears in the Hard version of the Daily Crossword on May 19 2026. We’ve checked the solution against the published puzzle — scroll down to reveal the answer, or jump to the full Daily Crosswords archive for more puzzles.
Answer
ABSORB
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