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Absorb space - vulgar (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

engross

'absorb' is the definition.
(I know that absorb can be written as engross)

'space vulgar' is the wordplay.
'space' becomes 'en' (in printing, a space as wide as a letter 'n').
'vulgar' becomes 'gross' (I've seen this in another clue).
'en'+'gross'='ENGROSS'

(Other definitions for engross that I've seen before include "Occupy attention fully, absorb" , "Rivet" , "Completely absorb" , "grab attention" , "Absorb, captivate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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