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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 23% | 7 | Dismantle or demolish, as a building | |
| 3 | 23% | 10 | Demolish | |
Demolish One In Lead Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 114 possible answers.
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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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RUIN
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "RUIN" which means:
- 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
An example sentence would be:
- • "The abandoned house was in ruins."
- • "The earthquake left a trail of ruin in its wake."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic07 Jun 2017 | Across 10 | |
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