Reduce to a pulp is a term used to describe the process of breaking down a substance into a very fine, soft, and wet state. The crossword solutions for this term are MASH (4 letters), SMUSH (5 letters), and PUREE (5 letters). MASH is a verb meaning to press or beat something into a soft, wet mass. SMUSH is a verb meaning to press or squeeze something into a soft, wet mass. PUREE is a verb meaning to MASH or blend something into a smooth, thick liquid. All three terms refer to the same process of breaking down a substance into a very fine, soft, and wet state.