Answer: sankin

AnswerCrossword Clue
SANKIN

Took hold, as an idea

SANKIN

Started to make sense

SANKIN

Registered

SANKIN
Became understood
SANKIN
Was realized
SANKINFinally registered mentally
SANKINPenetrated
SANKINSlowly became clear
SANKINReached the brain
SANKINBecame fully evident
SANKINBecame clear
SANKINHit home