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The Clue

Defeat decisively (5 letter answer)

The Answer

THUMP

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Notes

The answer THUMP is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.

Related Clues

Pound
Thrash
Whack
Dull sound
Heavy knock
Hitting sound
Soundly defeat
Stethoscope sound
Beat but good
More than a gentle tap

Definition

THUMP as a noun:

1. (thump, thumping, clump, clunk, thud) = a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
2. a heavy blow with the hand

THUMP as a verb:

1. (beat, pound, thump) = move rhythmically; "Her heart was beating fast"
2. (thud, thump) = make a dull sound; "the knocker thudded against the front door"
3. (thump, pound, poke) = hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument; "the salesman pounded the door knocker"; "a bible-thumping Southern Baptist"