Destroy

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

To damage something so severely that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired.

“The earthquake destroyed hundreds of buildings throughout the region.”

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Seven letters with -ROY suffix; contains useful vowels E and O

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Worth 11 points; the Y (4 points) adds strategic value

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