Cryptic crossword clue
Destroys what’s built to last 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word TOTALS

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The straight part
We know that "Destroys" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case destroys = totals.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TOTALS mean?

TOTALS noun
  1. An amount obtained by the addition of smaller amounts.
  2. Sum.
TOTALS verb
  1. To add up; to calculate the sum of.
  2. To equal a total of; to amount to.
  3. To demolish; to wreck completely. (from total loss)
  4. To amount to; to add up to.

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