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The Clue
Deliberately gum up the works (8 letter answer)
The Answer
SABOTAGE
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Notes
The answer SABOTAGE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
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Definition
SABOTAGE as a noun:
1. a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged
SABOTAGE as a verb:
1. (sabotage, undermine, countermine, counteract, subvert, weaken) = destroy property or hinder normal operations; "The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war"