Solution

ABSORBS

2 clues

Soaks up

Word class: Verb
Nature of clue: Synonym
Difficulty: Very easy
Sources: Boatload Puzzles

Takes in

Word class: Verb
Nature of clue: Synonym
Difficulty: Very easy
Sources: Boatload Puzzles

Other solutions to Takes in

ADOPTS

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