The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DEROGATES , but the solution may also be DEFAMES which is one of the most recent solution (2009 in New York Times).
Runs down crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DEROGATES | 33 % | 9 |
| EBBS | 33 % | 4 |
| DEFAMES | 33 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Runs down
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- run down
- descends
- downwards
- run across
- downward
- run through
- walk down
- slide down
- downwardly
- run into
- dash down
- run over
Crossword Answer definitions
DEROGATES verb- To partially repeal (a law etc.).
- To detract from (something); to disparage, belittle.
- To take away (something from something else) in a way which leaves it lessened.
- To remove a part, to detract from (a quality of excellence, authority etc.).
- To act in a manner below oneself; to debase oneself.
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