Soft, porous and absorbent substance for washing (6)

I believe the answer is:

sponge

(Other definitions for sponge that I've seen before include "Soft, absorbent material used for washing" , "Animal that absorbs liquid" , "Marine invertebrate" , "Aquatic creature - cadge" , "Absorbent cleaner - cadge" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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