The Clue
Attraction at Chichen Itza (5 letter answer)
The Answer
RUINS
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Notes
The answer RUINS is uncommon, appearing about once every 400 puzzles.
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Definition
RUIN as a noun:
1. (ruin, ruination) = an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction; "you have brought ruin on this entire family"
2. a ruined building; "they explored several Roman ruins"
3. (dilapidation, ruin) = the process of becoming dilapidated
4. (ruin, ruination) = an event that results in destruction
5. (downfall, ruin, ruination) = failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
6. (laying waste, ruin, ruining, ruination, wrecking) = destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
RUIN as a verb:
1. (destroy, ruin) = destroy completely; damage irreparably; "You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!"; "The tears ruined her make-up"
2. destroy or cause to fail; "This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election"
3. (bankrupt, ruin, break, smash) = reduce to bankruptcy; "My daughter's fancy wedding is going to break me!"; "The slump in the financial markets smashed him"
4. reduce to ruins; "The country lay ruined after the war"
5. (deflower, ruin) = deprive of virginity; "This dirty old man deflowered several young girls in the village"
6. fall into ruin