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Punctures Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "DEFLATES" which means:
- verb
- • Collapse by releasing contained air or gas
- • Release contained air or gas from
- • Reduce or lessen the size or importance of
- • Produce deflation in
- • Reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices
- • Become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air
An example sentence would be:
- • "He deflates the balloon by poking a hole in it."
- • "The team's loss deflates their confidence."
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New York Times16 Feb 1989 | Across 20 | |
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