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The Clue
Thrash (4 letter answer)
The Answer
DRUB
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Notes
The answer DRUB is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 700 puzzles.
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Definition
DRUB as a verb:
1. (cream, bat, clobber, drub, thrash, lick) = beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight; "We licked the other team on Sunday!"