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Demolish One In Lead Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is RUIN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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noun

• an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

• a ruined building

• the process of becoming dilapidated

• an event that results in destruction

• failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

• destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined

verb

• destroy completely; damage irreparably

• destroy or cause to fail

• reduce to bankruptcy

• reduce to ruins

• deprive of virginity

• fall into ruin

23%7 Dismantle or demolish, as a building
verb

• do away with

23%10Demolish
verb

• kill in large numbers

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