Rot Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Rot crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on June 13 2024 LA Times Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Rot has a total of 5 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | DECAY | Rot | LA Times |
| 20% | IRAS | Roth investments | LA Times |
| 20% | RNA | Genetic molecule translated into protein | LA Times |
| 20% | BENNETT | Brit who wrote The Vanishing Half | New York Times |
| 20% | ELIOT | George who wrote Romola | New York Times |
| 20% | LATERALLY | Gathering of protesters | New York Times |
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. |
Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:
- LA Times: Jun 13, 2024
- Wall Street Journal: Nov 25, 2023
- USA Today: Jul 13, 2023
- New York Times: Jul 4, 2023
- Thomas Joseph: Feb 21, 2023
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