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The Clue
Cleanses (8 letter answer)
The Answer
DETERGES
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Notes
The answer DETERGES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
DETERGE as a verb:
1. wipe away; to wash off or out, cleanse; chiefly in medical use: to clear away foul matter from the body; "This drug is powerful enough to deterge"