Defeat decisively Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Defeat decisively” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of May 24, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026
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MAUL is the answer to “Defeat decisively”. It means to injure by beating.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To injure by beating.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: AMLU.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Viciously attack”.
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Seen before
This clue also appeared in the Washington Post Sunday on March 29, 2026.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Defeat decisively”?
MAUL, 4 letters: to injure by beating.
When was “Defeat decisively” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of May 24, 2026, and 1 more time before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with M.