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Freudians fade away from breakdowns? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ruins

'breakdowns?' is the definition.

'freudians fade away' is the wordplay.
'away' indicates named letters should be taken away.
'freudians' with 'fade' removed is 'RUINS'.

'from' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for ruins that I've seen before include "dilapidated buildings" , "Rubble" , "Wrecked buildings" , "Spoils" , "Destroys" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.
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