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verb • become ground down or deteriorate • remove soil or rock | ||||
| 31% | 7 | Diminish slowly | ||
verb • gnaw into; make resentful or angry | ||||
| 31% | 7 | Diminish slowly | ||
verb • flow back or recede | ||||
Slowly Diminish
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ERODE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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ERODE
Updated: September 3, 2025
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