The Clue
Runs roughshod over (12 letter answer)
The Answer
STEAMROLLERS
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Notes
The answer STEAMROLLERS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
STEAMROLLER as a noun:
1. (juggernaut, steamroller) = a massive inexorable force that seems to crush everything in its way
2. (steamroller, road roller) = vehicle equipped with heavy wide smooth rollers for compacting roads and pavements
STEAMROLLER as a verb:
1. (steamroller, steamroll) = bring to a specified state by overwhelming force or pressure; "The Senator steamrollered the bill to defeat"
2. (steamroller, steamroll) = proceed with great force; "The new teacher tends to steamroller"
3. crush with a steamroller as if to level; "steamroller the road"
4. (steamroller, steamroll) = overwhelm by using great force; "steamroller the opposition"
5. (steamroll, steamroller) = make level or flat with a steamroller; "steamroll the roads"