Cryptic crossword clue
Need to tackle damage by ultimately destructive insect 5,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 3 letter word WHITE ANT

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What does WHITE ANT mean?

WHITE ANT verb
  1. To bring down from within; to undermine.

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