The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DETRACTS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1953.
Takes something desirable away crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| DETRACTS | 100 % | 8 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Takes something desirable away
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- service
 - services
 - servicing
 - drawback
 - lack
 - lacking
 - sacrifice
 - rights
 - defect
 - want
 - destitute
 - white elephant
 
Crossword Answer definitions
DETRACTS verb- To take away; to withdraw or remove.
 - To take credit or reputation from; to defame or decry.
 
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