Clues for the word "SOAK"

We've had 134 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 368 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on December 26, 2025.

Definition of soak

v. t. - To cause or suffer to lie in a fluid till the substance has imbibed what it can contain; to macerate in water or other liquid; to steep, as for the purpose of softening or freshening; as, to soak cloth; to soak bread; to soak salt meat, salt fish, or the like.
v. t. - To drench; to wet thoroughly.
v. t. - To draw in by the pores, or through small passages; as, a sponge soaks up water; the skin soaks in moisture.
v. t. - To make (its way) by entering pores or interstices; -- often with through.
v. t. - Fig.: To absorb; to drain.
v. i. - To lie steeping in water or other liquid; to become sturated; as, let the cloth lie and soak.
v. i. - To enter (into something) by pores or interstices; as, water soaks into the earth or other porous matter.
v. i. - To drink intemperately or gluttonously.