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The Clue

Degeneration (7 letter answer)

The Answer

ATROPHY

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Notes

The answer ATROPHY is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.

Related Clues

Degenerate
Wither
Go downhill
Result of nonuse
Waste away
Weaken from disuse
Wither away

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"