The Clue
Rots (6 letter answer)
The Answer
DECAYS
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Notes
The answer DECAYS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
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Definition
DECAY as a noun:
1. the process of gradually becoming inferior
2. (decay, decline) = a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
3. (decay, decomposition) = the organic phenomenon of rotting
4. an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying; "the corpse was in an advanced state of decay"; "the house had fallen into a serious state of decay and disrepair"
5. (decay, radioactive decay, disintegration) = the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
DECAY as a verb:
1. (disintegrate, decay, decompose) = lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current; "the particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process"
2. (decay, crumble, delapidate) = fall into decay or ruin; "The unoccupied house started to decay"
3. undergo decay or decomposition; "The body started to decay and needed to be cremated"