Crossword Clue:

DESOLATE to lay waste

Answer	Crossword Clue
DESPOIL	Lay waste to
DESTROY	Lay waste to
DEMOLISH	Lay waste to

TRASH	Lay waste to
RUIN	Lay waste to
RAVAGE	Lay waste to
RAZE	Lay waste to
ASHTRAY	Lay waste to
RUIN	Lay to waste
ASHCAN	Place to lay waste
DEVASTATE	Lay waste to Delaware, Virginia and Maryland, for example (9)