Answer: sop

AnswerCrossword Clue
SOPSmall bribe
SOPPayoff
SOPBread, for gravy
SOPMorsel for dipping
SOPPolitical pacifier
SOPGravy absorber
SOPSoak (up), as gravy
SOPAbsorb, with up
SOPPropitiatory present
SOPMake soaking wet
SOPPacifier
SOPIt aims to appease
SOPSpineless wimp
SOPBiscuit, to the gravy
SOPDunk, as bread in gravy
SOPAbsorb (with "up")
SOPBread as a blotter
SOPBread, vis- -vis gravy
SOPThe way things are usually done, for short
SOPConciliatory gesture
sopsomething given to pacify
SOPWet thoroughly
SOPSaturate
SOPSoak up
SOPApply bread to gravy
SOPSoak
SOPBribe
SOPDrench to the bone
SOPConciliatory offering
SOPItem for Cerberus
SOPConciliatory gift
SOPDrench
SOPBribe or appeasement
SOPBread, with stew
SOPPolitical payoff
SOPConcession
SOPSoak (up)
SOPAbsorb, with "up"
SOPGesture of appeasement
SOPDip, as a donut