Crossword clue

“Completely destroy with a blast”

This clue appeared as 24-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The answer has 14 letters.

Answer · 14 lettersFirst appearance
BLOWTOSMITHERE
Letters14
Starts withB
Ends withE
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 15, 202614 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Completely destroy with a blast” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 15, 2026 as 24-Across. Its answer is a 14-letter phrase that starts with B and ends with E, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Completely destroy with a blast” clue?+

The answer is BLOWTOSMITHERE (14 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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