Loses ground slowly but surely Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Thursday, October 8, 2020 · 17-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, October 8, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 8, 2020 · 17-Down · 6 letters
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What does this clue mean?
become ground down or deteriorate; "Her confidence eroded"
verb
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