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An overwhelming defeat (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rout

'an overwhelming defeat' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for rout that I've seen before include "Utter defeat" , "tumultuous crowd" , "Crushing defeat" , "Put to flight on tour" , "Vanquish; thrash" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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