Completely botch Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, June 1, 2005 · 24-Down
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between July 1995 and June 2005.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 1, 2005 · 24-Down · 4 letters
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destroy completely; damage irreparably; "You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!"; "The tears ruined her make-up"
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