A Foundation Is Corrupt Crossword Clue

The crossword clue "A Foundation Is Corrupt" with the answer "ABASE" refers to the concept of degrading or lowering someone’s status, which fits with the idea of "foundation" being corrupted or diminished. The word "abase" means to humble or belittle, which aligns with the notion of corrupting or undermining a foundation or position. The clue uses the word "corrupt" as an anagram indicator, suggesting that the letters of "A Foundation Is" are rearranged to form the word "ABASE."

The crossword clue "A Foundation Is Corrupt" with the answer "ABATE" refers to a cryptic clue where "Is Corrupt" indicates an anagram. In this case, "A Foundation" is the phrase being anagrammed. Rearranging the letters of "A FOUNDATION" (though in practice, just "A FOUNDATION" with some letters dropped or adjusted) gives you "ABATE," which means to reduce or lessen. Thus, the clue uses wordplay to lead you to the answer by suggesting an anagram of "A Foundation" leading to the definition of "ABATE."