Submerge or flood (land) (5)

I believe the answer is:

drown

(Other definitions for drown that I've seen before include "Completely conceal" , "Go under" , "Die by inhaling liquid" , "Swamp" , "Die from submersion in liquid" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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