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Destruction Crossword Clue
There are 17 exact and 437 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
RUIN which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RUIN
Updated: January 4, 2024 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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| New York Times24 Dec 2023 | Down 64 | |
| The Guardian Quick07 Jun 2022 | Down 2 | |
| The Guardian Quick27 Feb 2020 | Across 20 | |
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