Defeat soundly Crossword Clue

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Defeat soundly Crossword Answer

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ROUT

(4 letters)

CRUSH

(5 letters)

TROMP

(5 letters)

WHIP

(4 letters)

WIPETHEFLOORWITH

(16 letters)

THRASH

(6 letters)

SPANK

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SOUNDLY (adverb)
1. completely and absolutely (`good’ is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly’)
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

ROUT
(4 letters)
CRUSH
(5 letters)
TROMP
(5 letters)
WHIP
(4 letters)
WIPETHEFLOORWITH
(16 letters)
THRASH
(6 letters)
SPANK
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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

More LA Times Crossword (9/22/2026) Answers

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24. Lit ___ (English major’s course)

25. Arduous

26. Exhibit B: That loud guffaw

31. Belarus capital

33. Cars

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35. Exhibit C: That unruly hair

38. Position

41. Student

42. With any luck

44. Exhibit D: That goofy stare

49. Gave approval to

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66. Triumphant cry

67. High-pitched wind instrument

68. "Give it a go!"

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Down

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25. I wonder …

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38. In a playful manner

39. Like an unlocked door

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