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Decisive Defeat In Ring Count Out Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 135 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
TROUNCING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TROUNCING
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TROUNCING" which means:
- noun
- • A sound defeat
- • The act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows verb
- • To beat severely; to thrash.
- • To beat or overcome thoroughly, to defeat heavily; especially (games) to win against (someone) by a wide margin.
- • To chastise or punish physically or verbally; to scold with abusive language.
- • To punish by bringing a lawsuit against; to sue.
- • To walk heavily or with some difficulty; to tramp, to trudge.
- • To pass across or over; to traverse.
- • To travel quickly over a long distance.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The team suffered a trouncing in the championship game."
- • "The president's opponent delivered a trouncing in the debate."
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| The Guardian Cryptic19 Aug 2022 | Down 7 | |
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