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The Clue
Strikes (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SMITES
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Notes
The answer SMITES is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 850 puzzles.
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Definition
SMITE as a verb:
1. inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon
2. affect suddenly with deep feeling; "He was smitten with love for this young girl"
3. (afflict, smite) = cause pain or suffering in; "afflict with the plague"; "That debasement of the verbal currency that afflicts terms used in advertisement"