Destruction Crossword Clue

While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Destruction crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on December 24 2023 in the popular New York Times Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Destruction has a total of 4 letters.

RankAnswerCluePublisher
99%RUINDestructionNew York Times
20%DIDINBrought about the destruction ofUniversal
20%CONSERVEProtect from waste or destructionUSA Today
20%SIVAGod of destructionWall Street Journal
20%SHIVAHindu god of destructionNew York Times

Definition

The act of falling or tumbling down; fall.
Such a change of anything as destroys it, or entirely defeats its object, or unfits it for use; destruction; overthrow; as, the ruin of a ship or an army; the ruin of a constitution or a government; the ruin of health or hopes.
That which is fallen down and become worthless from injury or decay; as, his mind is a ruin; especially, in the plural, the remains of a destroyed, dilapidated, or desolate house, fortress, city, or the like.
The state of being dcayed, or of having become ruined or worthless; as, to be in ruins; to go to ruin.
That which promotes injury, decay, or destruction.
To bring to ruin; to cause to fall to pieces and decay; to make to perish; to bring to destruction; to bring to poverty or bankruptcy; to impair seriously; to damage essentially; to overthrow.
To fall to ruins; to go to ruin; to become decayed or dilapidated; to perish.

Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:

  • New York Times: Dec 24, 2023
  • Universal: Dec 21, 2023

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