Lose ground? Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, July 27, 2025 · 109-Down
Appeared in 7 New York Times Crosswords between December 1998 and July 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 27, 2025 · 109-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
become ground down or deteriorate; "Her confidence eroded"
verb
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