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Decayed Through Disuse Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ATROPHIED which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ATROPHIED

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199%9Exact Match!
242%9Decayed or decayed-looking due to worms
326%8 Left in a state of disuse

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "ATROPHIED" which means:

    adjective
  • • (of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use
  • verb
  • • To wither or waste away.
  • • To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "Her atrophied muscles made it difficult for her to walk."
  • • "The atrophied plant was unable to produce any flowers."

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The Guardian Quick07 Jul 2006 Down 10
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