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Updated June 2026
The action or process of causing severe damage or completely ruining something so that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired. It represents the state of being destroyed or demolished.
“The earthquake caused widespread destruction across several coastal towns.”
/ˌdɪsˈtrʌkʃən/
de·struc·tion
Contains two U's and the pattern DEST. Watch for the -TION ending common in abstract nouns.
Worth 14 points base value. The C (3 points) and D (2 points) offer moderate scoring potential.
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