Solving the Universal Crossword crossword from August 7, 2020? The clue "Gradually wear down" has 176 possible solutions in our database. We believe the best answer is ERODE with 5 letters. Our 99% confidence rating comes from cross-referencing this clue against thousands of published crossword puzzle answers.
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ERODE
Gradually wear down
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 7, 2020
99%
ERODE
Gradually wear down
Universal Crossword · Aug 7, 2020
10%
LUAU
Occasion to wear a 25-Down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
10%
LUAU
Occasion to wear a 25-Down
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
5%
LANDS
Touches down
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
5%
LANDS
Touches down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
5%
BOLOTIE
Western wear with a clasp
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
5%
BOLOTIE
Western wear with a clasp
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
5%
HEWN
Chopped down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
5%
HEWN
Chopped down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
5%
SOBS
Breaks down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
5%
SOBS
Breaks down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
5%
EASEDIN
Began gradually
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
5%
EASEDIN
Began gradually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
5%
BLEWON
Tried to cool down, as hot soup
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
5%
BLEWON
Tried to cool down, as hot soup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
5%
SMITE
Strike down, biblically
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
5%
SMITE
Strike down, biblically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
5%
SNARFS
Gobbles (down)
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
5%
SNARFS
Gobbles (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
5%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
5%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
5%
PARED
Trimmed (down)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
5%
PARED
Trimmed (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
5%
DENY
Turn down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
5%
DENY
Turn down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
5%
PARES
Cuts (down)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
5%
PARES
Cuts (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
5%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
5%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
5%
ROADGAME
Occasion to wear away uniforms
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
5%
ROADGAME
Occasion to wear away uniforms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
5%
ABASE
Take down a peg
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
5%
ABASE
Take down a peg
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
5%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
5%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
5%
SCOFFAT
Look down upon
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
5%
SCOFFAT
Look down upon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
5%
ONONE
Get down __ knee
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
5%
ONONE
Get down __ knee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
5%
STRIKEOUT
Go down swinging, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
5%
STRIKEOUT
Go down swinging, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
5%
LAND
Touch down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
5%
LAND
Touch down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
5%
SASH
Pageant wear
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
5%
SASH
Pageant wear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
5%
ATEUP
Gobbled down
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
5%
ATEUP
Gobbled down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
5%
POWERTUMBLE
Perform dramatic flips down a sprung track
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
5%
POWERTUMBLE
Perform dramatic flips down a sprung track
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
5%
ENDS
Winds down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
5%
ENDS
Winds down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
5%
RARE
Hard to track down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
5%
RARE
Hard to track down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
5%
WOLFS
Gobbles (down)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
5%
WOLFS
Gobbles (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
5%
USAIN
Bolt down the track?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
5%
USAIN
Bolt down the track?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
RUNG
Step up or down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
5%
RUNG
Step up or down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
5%
SAREE
Bridal wear in Bangladesh
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
5%
SAREE
Bridal wear in Bangladesh
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
5%
USHES
Walks down the aisle, casually
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
5%
USHES
Walks down the aisle, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
5%
SAT
Plopped down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
5%
SAT
Plopped down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
5%
SKISUIT
Resort wear
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
5%
SKISUIT
Resort wear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
5%
PLUNK
Plop (down)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
5%
PLUNK
Plop (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
5%
SLAYING
Bringing down the house
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
5%
SLAYING
Bringing down the house
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
5%
TONE
"__ it down!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
5%
TONE
"__ it down!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
5%
TANK
Go down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
TANK
Go down
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
ONME
Statement after putting down a card
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
5%
ONME
Statement after putting down a card
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
5%
CAP
Swimmer's wear
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
CAP
Swimmer's wear
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
GUT
Tear down to the studs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
5%
GUT
Tear down to the studs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
5%
YELLOW
"Slow down" light color
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
YELLOW
"Slow down" light color
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
DIS
Put down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
DIS
Put down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
ELUSIVE
Hard to pin down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
5%
ELUSIVE
Hard to pin down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
5%
CONE
Convalescent wear for some pets
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
5%
CONE
Convalescent wear for some pets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
5%
ONSALE
Marked down
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
5%
ONSALE
Marked down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
5%
BRAKE
Slow down in "Mario Kart"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
BRAKE
Slow down in "Mario Kart"
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
ABRADES
Wears down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
5%
ABRADES
Wears down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
5%
LAZES
Holds down the couch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
LAZES
Holds down the couch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
PARSE
Break down while reading?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
PARSE
Break down while reading?
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
ORAL
Not written down, as a contract
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
ORAL
Not written down, as a contract
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
SAD
Feeling down
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
SAD
Feeling down
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
DEEP
Far down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
5%
DEEP
Far down
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
5%
DIM
Turn down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
DIM
Turn down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
SHH
"Pipe down!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
SHH
"Pipe down!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
LEI
Accessory to wear with a grass skirt
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
5%
LEI
Accessory to wear with a grass skirt
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
5%
FAKESMILE
Something a customer service professional might need to wear
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
FAKESMILE
Something a customer service professional might need to wear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
ETA
"Wheels down" hr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
5%
ETA
"Wheels down" hr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
5%
LOSTSPEED
Slowed down
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
5%
LOSTSPEED
Slowed down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
5%
SINK
Go down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
5%
SINK
Go down
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
5%
JOT
Take (down)
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
5%
JOT
Take (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
5%
WEDS
Settles down, in a way
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
WEDS
Settles down, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
FENCERS
Athletes who wear face masks
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
5%
FENCERS
Athletes who wear face masks
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
5%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
5%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
5%
WHOA
"Slow down!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
5%
WHOA
"Slow down!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
ALIT
Fluttered down to the ground
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
5%
ALIT
Fluttered down to the ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
5%
ATE
Wolfed down
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
ATE
Wolfed down
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
5%
FELL
Went down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
5%
FELL
Went down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
5%
EAT
Chow down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
5%
EAT
Chow down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
5%
EASY
"Slow down!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
5%
EASY
"Slow down!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
MIRE
Bog down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
5%
MIRE
Bog down
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
5%
SHORTS
Workout wear
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
5%
SHORTS
Workout wear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
5%
RENDER
Melt down
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
5%
RENDER
Melt down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
5%
KNELT
Got down to a toddler's level, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
5%
KNELT
Got down to a toddler's level, say
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
SLEETED
Came down hard?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
5%
SLEETED
Came down hard?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
5%
SMOTE
Struck down, biblically
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
5%
SMOTE
Struck down, biblically
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
5%
HELL
Land down under?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
5%
HELL
Land down under?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
5%
SLOW
Word before "down" or "dance"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
SLOW
Word before "down" or "dance"
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
NOTATE
Jot down, in music
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
5%
NOTATE
Jot down, in music
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
5%
SETTLES
Puts down roots
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
5%
SETTLES
Puts down roots
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
5%
SITS
Plops down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
5%
SITS
Plops down
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
5%
COOLIT
"Simmer down!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
5%
COOLIT
"Simmer down!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
5%
SOLAR
With 9-Down, power whose source goes down regularly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
5%
SOLAR
With 9-Down, power whose source goes down regularly
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
5%
BRB
"Putting my phone down a sec"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
5%
BRB
"Putting my phone down a sec"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
5%
WELLTRAVELED
Mission: Ride a bucket down to an aquifer. Status: ___
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
5%
WELLTRAVELED
Mission: Ride a bucket down to an aquifer. Status: ___
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
5%
VERB
"Up" or "down," at times
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
5%
VERB
"Up" or "down," at times
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
5%
SLOTH
Animal that may sleep upside down
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
5%
SLOTH
Animal that may sleep upside down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
5%
SLAIN
Taken down, as a dragon
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
5%
SLAIN
Taken down, as a dragon
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
5%
LAID
Placed down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
5%
LAID
Placed down
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
5%
SOAK
Water down, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
5%
SOAK
Water down, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
5%
GRINDITOUT
Put one's head down and get the work done
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
5%
GRINDITOUT
Put one's head down and get the work done
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
5%
EIODE
Wash and wear?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
5%
EIODE
Wash and wear?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
5%
HERONS
Wading birds with powder down
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
5%
HERONS
Wading birds with powder down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
5%
TIMBERLINE
"Pencils down!," for one?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
5%
TIMBERLINE
"Pencils down!," for one?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
5%
MALLSANTA
*Seasonal worker who might wear a fake beard (First in an alphabetic quintet)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
5%
MALLSANTA
*Seasonal worker who might wear a fake beard (First in an alphabetic quintet)
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
5%
HEROES
"Not all __ wear capes"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
HEROES
"Not all __ wear capes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
LAB
Place to wear safety goggles and a white coat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
5%
LAB
Place to wear safety goggles and a white coat
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
5%
SANK
Went down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
5%
SANK
Went down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
5%
PARE
Trim (down)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
5%
PARE
Trim (down)
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
1%
HOTELEVANGELISM
*Spreading the gospel of continental breakfast, turndown service, and free Wi-Fi?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
HOTELEVANGELISM
*Spreading the gospel of continental breakfast, turndown service, and free Wi-Fi?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
AVIA
Activewear brand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
AVIA
Activewear brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
APP
Android download
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
APP
Android download
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
ECCO
Danish footwear brand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
ECCO
Danish footwear brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
ITSSAD
"What a downer"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ITSSAD
"What a downer"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
BOA
Feathery neckwear
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
BOA
Feathery neckwear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
CUSSWORDS
Swears
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
CUSSWORDS
Swears
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
FLAXJACKET
Linen-lined outerwear?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
FLAXJACKET
Linen-lined outerwear?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
UPS
__ and downs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
UPS
__ and downs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
SHOES
Footwear
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
SHOES
Footwear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
ASCOTS
Jaunty neckwear
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
ASCOTS
Jaunty neckwear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
SALINE
__ solution: contacts wearer's need
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
1%
SALINE
__ solution: contacts wearer's need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
BALI
Brand of shapewear
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
BALI
Brand of shapewear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
GROWINGUP
"I wish wearing flat-irons on our heads would keep us from __": "Little Women"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
GROWINGUP
"I wish wearing flat-irons on our heads would keep us from __": "Little Women"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
IRATEIRATE
"My job is ranking people on a scale of 'miffed' to 'downright furious'"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
IRATEIRATE
"My job is ranking people on a scale of 'miffed' to 'downright furious'"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
TEN
First number in many countdowns
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
TEN
First number in many countdowns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
PJS
Comfy loungewear
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
PJS
Comfy loungewear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
AVOW
Solemnly swear
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
AVOW
Solemnly swear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
AERIE
American Eagle Outfitters loungewear brand
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
AERIE
American Eagle Outfitters loungewear brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
DISCLOSETHEGAP
Admit to wearing a dental prosthetic?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
DISCLOSETHEGAP
Admit to wearing a dental prosthetic?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
PHOTO
Getty Images download
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
PHOTO
Getty Images download
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
EXURB
Area far from downtown
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
EXURB
Area far from downtown
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
BRA
Swimwear top
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
BRA
Swimwear top
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
LORE
Passed-down tales
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
LORE
Passed-down tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
SPANX
Shapewear company founded in 2000
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
SPANX
Shapewear company founded in 2000
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
NAY
Thumbs-down vote
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
NAY
Thumbs-down vote
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
PARKA
Outerwear option
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
PARKA
Outerwear option
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
APPGAME
Google Play download
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
APPGAME
Google Play download
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
DAISYQUEEN
Monarch who wears an oxeye crown?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
DAISYQUEEN
Monarch who wears an oxeye crown?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
TAOS
Big name in comfort footwear
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
TAOS
Big name in comfort footwear
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
EBOOK
Kindle download
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
EBOOK
Kindle download
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
RAINEDOUT
Like a watered-down event?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
RAINEDOUT
Like a watered-down event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
DEADWRINGER
Broken-down washing machine?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
DEADWRINGER
Broken-down washing machine?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
INFO
Lowdown
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
INFO
Lowdown
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
ROMPERS
Tots' playwear
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
ROMPERS
Tots' playwear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
ONE
Last number in a New Year's Eve countdown
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
ONE
Last number in a New Year's Eve countdown
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
COP
Badge wearer
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
COP
Badge wearer
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
ATTEST
Swear (to)
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
ATTEST
Swear (to)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
SKIPANTS
Some winter sportswear
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
SKIPANTS
Some winter sportswear
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
RANGE
Asset for Mariah Carey or a rural landowner
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
RANGE
Asset for Mariah Carey or a rural landowner
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
LOWER
Move downward
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
LOWER
Move downward
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
VOW
Swear
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
VOW
Swear
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
IOSAPP
Apple download
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
IOSAPP
Apple download
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
IDO
Swear words?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
SKILESSON
Situation that inevitably goes downhill?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
SKILESSON
Situation that inevitably goes downhill?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
EMT
Expert who wears a Star of Life emblem: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
EMT
Expert who wears a Star of Life emblem: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
NUBS
Worn-down pencils
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
NUBS
Worn-down pencils
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
SIMONE
Olympian Biles who wears a goat necklace
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
SIMONE
Olympian Biles who wears a goat necklace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
PANAMAHAT
Appropriate headwear for a wedding in San Miguelito
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
PANAMAHAT
Appropriate headwear for a wedding in San Miguelito
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
SEEDY
Run-down
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
SEEDY
Run-down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
USERS
App downloaders
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
USERS
App downloaders
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
ETHAN
Actor Hawke of "The Lowdown"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
ETHAN
Actor Hawke of "The Lowdown"
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
ENDUSER
App downloader
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
1%
ENDUSER
App downloader
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
1%
EATS
Sups or downs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
EATS
Sups or downs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
BLEEP
Swear off?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
BLEEP
Swear off?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
BLASE
World-weary
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
BLASE
World-weary
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
SLED
It goes downhill fast
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
SLED
It goes downhill fast
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
POTTYMOUTH
One who might regularly add to the swear jar
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
POTTYMOUTH
One who might regularly add to the swear jar
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
TOPHAT
Monopoly token, or something Mr. Monopoly wears
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
1%
TOPHAT
Monopoly token, or something Mr. Monopoly wears
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
1%
RECAP
Touchdown rundown, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
RECAP
Touchdown rundown, say
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
THIRDSTRIKE
Walkout, slowdown, [picketing], sit-in
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
THIRDSTRIKE
Walkout, slowdown, [picketing], sit-in
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
CUSS
Swear
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
CUSS
Swear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
BUCKETHATS
**Pieces of headwear that resemble pails
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
BUCKETHATS
**Pieces of headwear that resemble pails
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
HUBCAP
Wheel's "outerwear"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
1%
HUBCAP
Wheel's "outerwear"
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
1%
ASCOT
Broad piece of neckwear
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
1%
ASCOT
Broad piece of neckwear
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
1%
HEADSET
Something a telemarketer wears
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
HEADSET
Something a telemarketer wears
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
THECATINTHEHAT
Dr. Seuss book whose main character wears a red bow tie (... letters 5-8)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
1%
THECATINTHEHAT
Dr. Seuss book whose main character wears a red bow tie (... letters 5-8)
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
OFFS
Face-___ (showdowns)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
OFFS
Face-___ (showdowns)
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
SCOTS
Many kilt wearers
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
SCOTS
Many kilt wearers
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
CRAVAT
Fancy piece of neckwear
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
CRAVAT
Fancy piece of neckwear
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
USER
App downloader
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
USER
App downloader
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
MENU
Drop-down list
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
1%
MENU
Drop-down list
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
1%
PAJAMAPANTS
*Bottoms worn as loungewear
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
1%
PAJAMAPANTS
*Bottoms worn as loungewear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
1%
CROC
Footwear with Jibbitz charms
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
CROC
Footwear with Jibbitz charms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on August 7, 2020
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For better or for ___
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"Carmen" solo
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Berry in some smoothies
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Frodo Baggins portrayer
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Industrial tanks
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Brouhaha
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Put the kibosh on
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Gradually wear down" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 176 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ERODE (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Gradually wear down"?
The best answer for "Gradually wear down" is ERODE with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Gradually wear down" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on August 7, 2020.