The Clue
Degenerates (4 letter answer)
The Answer
ROTS
Tags
Notes
The answer ROTS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 170 puzzles.
Related Clues
Decays
Decomposes
Deteriorates
Erodes
Languishes
Molders
Putrefies
Spoils
Stagnates
Breaks down
Doesn't keep
Fails to keep
Falls apart
Goes bad
Goes to waste
Languishes in confinement
Languishes in the lockup
Plant diseases
Raises a stink?
Goes to pot
Falls into decay
Definition
ROT as a noun:
1. (putrefaction, rot) = a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
2. (decomposition, rot, rotting, putrefaction) = (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
3. (bunk, bunkum, buncombe, guff, rot, hogwash) = unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)
ROT as a verb:
1. (decompose, rot, molder, moulder) = break down; "The bodies decomposed in the heat"
2. (waste, rot) = waste away; "Political prisoners are wasting away in many prisons all over the world"