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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 41% | 9 | A sudden inward collapse or collapse of a structure | |
3 | 37% | 8 | Disastrous collapse — nuclear accident | |
Sudden Disastrous Collapse Or Defeat Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "DEBACLE" which means:
- noun
- • A sudden and violent collapse
- • Flooding caused by a tumultuous breakup of ice in a river during the spring or summer
- • A sound defeat
An example sentence would be:
- • "The company's financial debacle resulted in bankruptcy."
- • "The political leader's scandal was a major debacle for his reputation."
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The Guardian Quick02 Aug 2000 | Down 4 | |
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2 | A sudden inward collapse or collapse of a structure | |
3 | Disastrous collapse
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4 | Disastrous collapse — nuclear accident
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5 | Sudden disastrous failure (of nuclear reactor)
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6 | Total collapse or defeat
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7 | Where the Italian army suffered a disastrous defeat in 1917 |
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