Crushing defeats Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

CRUSHING (noun)
1. forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
CRUSHING (adjective)
1. physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination

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Across

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20. Poem that inspired an N.F.L. team name

22. One of only three in Delaware

23. More state-of-the-art

24. Creatures that cause a big stink?

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29. Mrs. ___ (Angela Lansbury’s “Beauty and the Beast” role)

30. Message when stepping away from the keyboard

33. One of the Gilmore Girls

34. Protagonist of the Metroid video-game series

35. Botanical ingredient in some shampoos

36. 'Whichever'

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38. Too good for

39. Reply that doesn’t mince words

41. Crème-brûlée crackers

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44. Button pushed in bed

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48. All-inclusive arrangement?

50. Stroller passenger

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Down

1. Bit of fantasy sports fodder

2. Curve of the foot

3. Parking lots?

4. Without telling people

5. Dug deeply

6. Gay bars, e.g.

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10. Direct

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12. Dance to a slow jam

15. Power points?

21. Fills with reverence

24. Intentionally gave an impossible task

25. Discussion venues

26. Hemoglobin component

27. Staycation locations

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31. Lead a nomadic life

32. Drink in a growler

34. Ones who may seek absolution

35. Lost in a good book, say

37. Hard stuff

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39. Sounded like an owl

40. Website with news about auctions and gallery openings

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44. “That’s ——ing ridiculous,” in a text

45. Quarter of a quartet

46. Relative of super-

47. Abbreviation on Manhattan-bound mail

49. Knee protector

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