1. approach or tend to come together.   Hint First letter clue   2. seal seams to make watertight.   First letter clue   3. form into grains.   First letter clue   4. absorb and make uniform.   First letter clue   5. spread or scatter (like seeds).   First letter clue   6. decode an encrypted message or make out.   First letter clue   7. force or thrust out.   First letter clue