Wear down bit by bit Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, June 14, 2021 · 52-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, June 14, 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 14, 2021 · 52-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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