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Devastate Crossword Clue

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

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noun

• (usually plural) a destructive action

verb

• make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes

• cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly

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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

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Source #Number Answer
Telegraph Quick19 Oct 2023 Across 10 LAY WASTE
The Guardian Quick30 Nov 2017 Down 16
The Guardian Quick26 Jul 2013 Down 17
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