Garbage Crossword Clue

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Garbage Crossword Answer

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ROT

(3 letters)

WASTE

(5 letters)

JUNK

(4 letters)

REFUSE

(6 letters)

LITTER

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. worthless material that is to be disposed of
2. nonsensical talk or writing
(verb)
1. dispose of (something useless or old)
2. express a totally negative opinion of

Hint 2: Clue Definition

GARBAGE (noun)
1. a worthless message
2. food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

ROT
(3 letters)
WASTE
(5 letters)
JUNK
(4 letters)
REFUSE
(6 letters)
LITTER
(6 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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

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21. ___ out (just managed)

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29. Guinness Book listing

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36. Gotcha

37. Paradise

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46. Big rig

49. Victoria Beckham ___ Adams

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Down

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