Full of holes Crossword Clue

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Based on our data we have the best answer for today's crossword clue "Full of holes".

Best Answer:
POROUS

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Full of holes" leads to the answer "POROUS" for several reasons:

  1. Permeability: Porous surfaces are known to have small holes or spaces that allow liquids or gases to pass through. This characteristic aligns with the concept of being "full of holes."
  2. Texture: Objects described as porous often have a rough, uneven texture due to the presence of these holes, contributing to the notion of being "full of holes."
  3. Materials: Porous materials like sponge or certain types of rocks easily fit the description of being "full of holes," emphasizing the answer's suitability to the clue.

Considering these points, the answer "POROUS" aptly corresponds to the clue "Full of holes" in today's crossword puzzle.



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Definition of "POROUS"

(of a rock or other material) having minute interstices through which liquid or air may pass

Example :
  • layers of porous limestones
  • some rocks are more porous than others
  • he ran through a porous home defence to score easily

  •  The Crossword clue "Full of holes" published 23 time/s & has 5 answer/s. 
    CrosswordDateAnswer
    Evening Standard - Cryptic22 November 2023POROUS
    Crossword Champ Pro9 April 2023FLAWED
    Penny dell21 August 2022LEAKY
    L.A. Times Daily28 May 2021MOTHEATEN
    New York Times9 October 2019RIDDLED
    Universal22 July 2018POROUS
    The Telegraph - Quick31 May 2017POROUS
    Wall Street Journal18 February 2017POROUS
    The Guardian16 February 2016POROUS
    The Sun Two Speed25 December 2015MOTHEATEN
    The Sun Coffee Time13 September 2015MOTHEATEN
    USA Today10 January 2012POROUS
    L.A. Times Sunday21 September 2008POROUS
    Newsday.com4 September 2008LEAKY
    The A.V Club19 September 2007POROUS


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