Sucked up like a sponge
7 Little Words clue and verified answer for Monday, August 17, 2026.
"Sucked up like a sponge"
A
B
S
O
R
B
E
D
ABSORBED
Letter analysis
Letters
8
Vowels
3
Unique letters
7
First / Last
A · D
About this clue
The clue "Sucked up like a sponge" in the 7 Little Words puzzle for Monday, August 17, 2026 resolves to ABSORBED, a 8-letter answer.
This clue is one of seven in the daily puzzle. To see the full set of answers and the letter blocks for the day, return to the August 17, 2026 puzzle page.
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