Cryptic crossword clue
Gobbles ice creams about a score

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CONSUMES

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What does CONSUMES mean?

CONSUMES verb
  1. To use up.
  2. To eat.
  3. To completely occupy the thoughts or attention of.
  4. To destroy completely.
  5. To waste away slowly.
  6. To trade money for good or services as an individual.
  7. To absorb information, especially through the mass media.

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