The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 3 letter word WIPE OUT
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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What does WIPE OUT mean?
WIPE OUT noun- The act of colliding or crashing.
- Total destruction or elimination.