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noun • the act of terminating a life • the destruction of an enemy plane or ship or tank or missile • the body of an animal, or bodies of animals, killed by a person or another animal verb • cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly • thwart the passage of • end or extinguish by forceful means • be fatal • be the source of great pain for • overwhelm with hilarity, pleasure, or admiration • hit with so much force as to make a return impossible, in racket games • hit with great force • deprive of life • cause the death of, without intention • drink down entirely • mark for deletion, rub off, or erase • tire out completely • cause to cease operating • destroy a vitally essential quality of or in | ||||||||
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noun • a slight wetness adjective satellite • slightly wet verb • deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping • restrain or discourage • make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible • lessen in force or effect | ||||||||
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verb • put out, as of a candle or a light • wet thoroughly • dip into a liquid • immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate • lower quickly • slacken • cover with liquid; pour liquid onto | ||||||||
Extinguishes
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KILLS which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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KILLS
Updated: October 15, 2023
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