Crossword clue
Pulverises crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Pulverises”, from 5–11 letters. The most likely answer is GRINDS.
All answers for “Pulverises”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 5-letter answers | ||
| MILLS | 5 | Grinds in a mill |
| BRAYS | 5 | Pounds in a mortar |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| GRINDS Best match | 6 | Reduces to powder by friction |
| POUNDS | 6 | Beats to a pulp or powder |
| MASHES | 6 | Reduces to a soft pulp |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| CRUSHES | 7 | Breaks into tiny pieces by pressure |
| POWDERS | 7 | Turns into fine dust |
| SMASHES | 7 | Breaks violently into pieces |
| HAMMERS | 7 | Defeats heavily, informally |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| CRUMBLES | 8 | Breaks into small fragments |
| THRASHES | 8 | Beats soundly in a contest |
| TROUNCES | 8 | Defeats decisively |
| ATOMISES | 8 | Reduces to fine particles, British spelling |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| DEMOLISHES | 10 | Destroys completely |
| TRITURATES | 10 | Grinds to a fine powder |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| ANNIHILATES | 11 | Destroys or defeats utterly |
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What does “Pulverises” mean?
The third-person singular of 'pulverise', in its British -ISE spelling: reduces something to powder or fine particles. Informally it also means defeats utterly.
Solving tip
The answer should end in S, like the clue: GRINDS (6), CRUSHES (7), POUNDS (6). British spelling in the clue means ATOMISES is as likely as ATOMIZES; for the sporting sense try HAMMERS or THRASHES.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Pulverises"?
The most likely answer is GRINDS (6 letters) — Reduces to powder by friction. Other common answers are CRUSHES (7), POUNDS (6), MILLS (5), POWDERS (7).
How many letters are in the answer to "Pulverises"?
Answers to "Pulverises" range from 5–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.