Yes, soaks is a Scrabble word!

Verb

1. Submerge in a liquid

2. Rip off; ask an unreasonable price

3. Cover with liquid; pour liquid onto

4. Leave as a guarantee in return for money

5. Beat severely

6. Make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)

7. Become drunk or drink excessively

8. Fill, soak, or imbue totally

9. Heat a metal prior to working it

Noun

1. The process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)

2. Washing something by allowing it to soak