Wear away, as soil Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, May 19, 2025 · 52-Down
Appeared in 6 New York Times Crosswords between January 2012 and May 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 19, 2025 · 52-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
remove soil or rock; "Rain eroded the terraces"
verb
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