Fight waste Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Fight - waste" leads us to the answer "SCRAP" through the following logic:

1. Fight: When we think of a fight, we often associate it with something intense, aggressive, or combative.
2. Waste: Waste refers to something that is discarded, unwanted, or not put to good use.

Putting these two words together, "Fight - waste," we can see that the answer "SCRAP" fits perfectly:

• Scrap: In this context, "scrap" can mean a small piece or fragment of something that has been discarded or left over after using the main part.
• Connection: Combining the concepts of a fight (intensity) and waste (discarded), "scrap" aligns with the idea of a small leftover piece resulting from a conflict or battle, making it a fitting answer for the clue.

Definition of "SCRAP"

a small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used

Example :

I scribbled her address on a scrap of paper

scraps of information

he filled Sammy's bowls with fresh water and scraps

 The Crossword clue "Fight waste" published 6 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Evening Standard - Cryptic	5 January 2024	SCRAP
The Telegraph - Cryptic	13 February 2012	SCRAP
The Telegraph - Quick	28 December 2005	SCRAP
The Guardian	7 May 2002	SCRAP