Absorbed, as losses can be described as a situation in which something is taken in and not returned. This term can be broken down into three crossword solutions: ATE (3 letters), RECOUP (6 letters), and RAPT (4 letters). ATE means to consume or take in, RECOUP means to regain or recover, and RAPT means to be deeply engrossed or absorbed. Together, these words describe the process of taking in something and not returning it, such as a financial loss.