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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) last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. 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 |
| 6% | CANES Some Christmas tree decorations | (5) | New York Times | Mar 13, 2026 |
| 6% | HITCH Temporary setback | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Mar 5, 2026 |
| 6% | THATSO "For real?" | (6) | LA Times Daily | Feb 27, 2026 |
| 6% | BEEN "It's ___ real" | (4) | New York Times | Feb 15, 2026 |
| 6% | RUINS Destroys | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Feb 8, 2026 |
| 6% | GENUINELY For real | (9) | Universal | Feb 5, 2026 |
| 6% | RUIN Destroy | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 23, 2026 |
| 6% | LOSS Sports setback | (4) | Universal | Jan 4, 2026 |
| 5% | YEW Tree | (3) | The Telegraph Quick | Mar 9, 2026 |
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