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Thing destroyed in a 1979 Atari arcade classic Crossword Clue

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By WordClues Team • Updated Dec 25, 2025

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Thing destroyed in a 1979 Atari arcade classic Crossword Clue

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The clue was last seen in the December 25, 2025 USA Today puzzle.

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