One cause of deterioration Crossword Clue

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One cause of deterioration Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one’s own advantage
2. (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
(verb)
1. use up, consume fully
2. avail oneself to

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DETERIORATION (noun)
1. process of changing to an inferior state
2. a symptom of reduced quality or strength
CAUSE (noun)
1. any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
2. a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
CAUSE (verb)
1. give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
2. cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

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29. First name in beauty products

30. Egg carton?

31. Holders of hammers and anvils

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