Drain of energy Crossword Clue

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Its time to solve "Drain of energy" crossword clue for today's "The Times Concise" daily crossword.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue in today's crossword puzzle is "Drain of energy" and the answer to this clue is "SAP".

Here's why this clue has this answer:

• SAP: The word "sap" can be used as a noun or a verb. As a noun, "sap" refers to the fluid that circulates through the vessels of a plant, carrying nutrients and water. As a verb, "sap" means to drain or weaken someone's energy or vitality.
• This clue uses the word "Drain" to indicate that we're looking for a word that means the act of depleting or exhausting someone's energy. The word "of" indicates that the following word will define what kind of energy is being drained.
• The word "energy" suggests that the answer will be a term related to vitality or vigor. In this case, "sap" is a perfect fit as it can be used to describe the act of draining someone's energy or vitality.

Therefore, based on the definition of the clue and the meaning of the answer, "sap" accurately matches the clue "Drain of energy" and is the correct solution for this crossword puzzle.

More Answers:

• SAP
• ENERVATE

Definition of "SAP"

the fluid which circulates in the vascular system of a plant, consisting chiefly of water with dissolved sugars and mineral salts.

Example :

the hot, heady days of youth when the sap was rising

our energy is being sapped by bureaucrats and politicians

her illness had sapped her of energy and life

 The Crossword clue "Drain of energy" published 18 time/s & has 2 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Concise	25 July 2023	SAP
Universal	14 March 2023	SAP
Newsday.com	30 October 2022	SAP
Crossword Champ Premium	27 April 2022	ENERVATE
USA Today	23 May 2017	SAP
Wall Street Journal	14 December 2016	SAP