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The Clue

Degenerates (9 letter answer)

The Answer

ATROPHIES

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Notes

The answer ATROPHIES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

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Falls into decline

Definition

ATROPHY as a noun:

1. (atrophy, wasting, wasting away) = a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
2. (atrophy, withering) = any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)

ATROPHY as a verb:

1. undergo atrophy; "Muscles that are not used will atrophy"