Decisively defeat Crossword Clue

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THRASH

(6 letters)

CREAM

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. defeat disastrously
2. make a groove in
(noun)
1. a disorderly crowd of people
2. an overwhelming defeat

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DECISIVELY (adverb)
1. with firmness
DEFEAT (noun)
1. an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
2. the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
DEFEAT (verb)
1. win a victory over
2. thwart the passage of

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

THRASH
(6 letters)
CREAM
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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

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Down

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