Consume Crossword Clue

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Consume Crossword Answer

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INGEST

(6 letters)

USE

(3 letters)

DEVOUR

(6 letters)

EATUP

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. take in food; used of animals only
2. use up (resources or materials)

Hint 2: Clue Definition

CONSUME (verb)
1. serve oneself to, or consume regularly
2. use up (resources or materials)

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

INGEST
(6 letters)
USE
(3 letters)
DEVOUR
(6 letters)
EATUP
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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

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46. One might be backless

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