Begin to show wear Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, December 8, 2013 · 109-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, December 8, 2013.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 8, 2013 · 109-Down · 4 letters
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What does this clue mean?
wear away by rubbing; "The friction frayed the sleeve"
verb
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