Destroy but create aid, somehow (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ERADICATE Destroy but create aid, somehow (9) (9) Puzzler Cryptic May 10, 2025
6% STENCIL Lettering aid (7) Thomas Joseph Jan 8, 2026
6% TEE Kicker's aid (3) Thomas Joseph Jan 8, 2026
6% PIN Sewing aid (3) Thomas Joseph Jan 5, 2026
6% GRANTS Research aids (6) Eugene Sheffer Jan 5, 2026
6% PERISH Become destroyed (6) Universal Jan 4, 2026
6% MNEMONICS Aids in recalling (9) New York Times Jan 3, 2026
6% TRAYS Serving aids (5) Thomas Joseph Dec 31, 2025
6% ERADICATES Completely destroys (10) Commuter Dec 30, 2025
6% TUTORIAL Learning aid (8) Eugene Sheffer Dec 29, 2025

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