| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| drinking | (of a plant or a porous substance) Absorb (moisture) |
| sponges | A piece of a soft, light, porous substance originally consisting of the fibrous skeleton of such an invertebrate but now usually made of synthetic material. Sponges absorb liquid and are used for washing and cleaning |
| retentive | (of a substance) Able to absorb and hold moisture |
| hygroscopic | (of a substance) Tending to absorb moisture from the air |
