Deteriorate with inactivity Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, September 12, 2017 · 18-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, September 12, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 12, 2017 · 18-Down · 4 letters
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cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid; "The acid corroded the metal"; "The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink"
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