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We have spotted DECAY (5 Letters) a total of 19 times in our database. Below you may see the clues associated with DECAY and also when and where was it last seen:

Definition

To pass gradually from a sound, prosperous, or perfect state, to one of imperfection, adversity, or dissolution; to waste away; to decline; to fail; to become weak, corrupt, or disintegrated; to rot; to perish; as, a tree decays; fortunes decay; hopes decay.
To cause to decay; to impair.
To destroy.
Gradual failure of health, strength, soundness, prosperity, or of any species of excellence or perfection; tendency toward dissolution or extinction; corruption; rottenness; decline; deterioration; as, the decay of the body; the decay of virtue; the decay of the Roman empire; a castle in decay.
Destruction; death.
Cause of decay.

Referring crossword puzzle clues

Usage among publishers:

  • Eugene Sheffer: Apr 5, 2024
  • Wall Street Journal: Oct 12, 2023
  • Wall Street Journal: Oct 9, 2023
  • Wall Street Journal: Jul 14, 2023
  • USA Today: Jul 13, 2023
  • Universal: Mar 25, 2023
  • Thomas Joseph: Feb 21, 2023
  • Newsday: Feb 20, 2023
  • Universal: Feb 8, 2023
  • Newsday: Jan 15, 2023
  • USA Today: Jan 8, 2023