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Destroy some trees, a real setback (5) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Destroy some trees, a real setback (5) featured in Guardian Cryptic puzzle on December 1, 2025. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ERASE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ERASE Destroy some trees, a real setback (5) | (5) | The Guardian Cryptic | Dec 1, 2025 |
| 7% | IDS Some are REAL | (3) | Universal | Nov 11, 2025 |
| 6% | RECESS Holiday setback (6) | (6) | Puzzler Cryptic | Nov 18, 2025 |
| 6% | SNAG Minor setback | (4) | LA Times Daily | Nov 7, 2025 |
| 6% | RUIN Destroy | (4) | Universal | Nov 5, 2025 |
| 6% | WRECK Destroy | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 24, 2025 |
| 6% | KNOCKS Setbacks | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 15, 2025 |
| 5% | ENRAGED Infuriated as English garden is destroyed | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Dec 1, 2025 |
| 5% | LOT Real estate parcel | (3) | Universal | Nov 27, 2025 |
| 5% | ODOR It's a real stinker | (4) | USA Today | Nov 23, 2025 |
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