Soundly defeat Crossword Clue

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Soundly defeat Crossword Answer

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SMOKE

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(noun)
1. temporary love of an adolescent
2. a dense crowd of people
(verb)
1. come down on or keep down by unjust use of one’s authority
2. come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

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

SMOKE
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More WSJ Crossword (6/24/2025) Answers

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Down

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