Answer: spongiest

AnswerCrossword Clue
SPONGIESTMost moist and soft
spongiestof the nature of or resembling a sponge; light, porous, and elastic or readily compressible, as pith or bread
spongiestSPONGY, absorptive
spongiesthaving the absorbent characteristics of a sponge; absorbing or holding liquid or yielding liquid when pressed
spongiestof or pertaining to a sponge