Wear down Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, March 12, 2025 · 38-Down
Appeared in 14 New York Times Crosswords between September 2000 and April 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 12, 2025 · 38-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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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
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