Bottom of the barrel Crossword Clue

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Bottom of the barrel Crossword Answer

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DREGS

(5 letters)

LEES

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. defeat thoroughly
(adjective)
1. (superlative of `bad’) most wanting in quality or value or condition
(noun)
1. the greatest damage or wickedness of which one is capable
2. the least favorable outcome

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BARREL (noun)
1. a bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends
2. a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
BARREL (verb)
1. put in barrels
BOTTOM (noun)
1. low-lying alluvial land near a river
2. a cargo ship
BOTTOM (verb)
1. come to understand
2. provide with a bottom or a seat
BOTTOM (adjective)
1. situated at the bottom or lowest position
2. the lowest rank

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

DREGS
(5 letters)
LEES
(4 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
STROW

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