What does the cryptic crossword clue "A minor possibly trailing about like a sponge? (5)" mean?

The definition is "like a sponge?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CA (synonym="about") + KEY (synonym="A minor possibly") = CAKEY; definition: "like a sponge?" The answer is CAKEY.

A minor possibly trailing about like a sponge? (5)

Times Cryptic #29117 | 28 Across | 2025-01-03 flower

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