Put an end to (rumours or plans, eg) (6)
I believe the answer is:
scotch
(Other definitions for scotch that I've seen before include "See 1" , "Prevent -- frustrate" , "Whisky from Scotland" , "Northern whisky" , "liquor" .)
I believe the answer is:
scotch
(Other definitions for scotch that I've seen before include "See 1" , "Prevent -- frustrate" , "Whisky from Scotland" , "Northern whisky" , "liquor" .)