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Defeat mercilessly, in modern lingo Crossword Clue

Last seen in: NYT Special · 2026-09-23

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(noun)

  1. someone who cooks food
  2. English navigator who claimed the east coast of Australia for Britain and discovered several Pacific islands (1728-1779)

(verb)

  1. transform and make suitable for consumption by heating
  2. transform by heating
  3. prepare for eating by applying heat
  4. prepare a hot meal
  5. tamper, with the purpose of deception

(adverb)

  1. without pity; in a merciless manner

1 Potential Answers:

  • 99% match 4 letters
    COOK

    Defeat mercilessly, in modern lingo (4)

    NYT Special · Sep 23, 2026

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