Wears down Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Sunday, November 6, 2022 · 129-Across
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between January 2003 and November 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 6, 2022 · 129-Across · 6 letters
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become ground down or deteriorate; "Her confidence eroded"
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, July 22, 2006.JADES5 lettersanswer page
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