The crossword puzzle clue "Wear down over time" has 194 known solutions in our database. Featured most recently in the Universal Crossword puzzle on September 8, 2020, the highest-ranked answer is ERODE (5 letters) with 99% confidence. We compile solutions from major crossword publications to ensure accuracy.
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ERODE
Wear down over time
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 8, 2020
99%
ERODE
Wear down over time
Universal Crossword · Sep 8, 2020
4%
NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
4%
NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
4%
LANDS
Touches down
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
4%
LANDS
Touches down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
4%
CEDE
Formally turn over
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
4%
CEDE
Formally turn over
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
4%
THATSNOTMAINE
Concern over travel plans to Portland, Oregon?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
THATSNOTMAINE
Concern over travel plans to Portland, Oregon?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
RINSED
Ran the hose over, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
RINSED
Ran the hose over, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
BOLOTIE
Western wear with a clasp
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
4%
BOLOTIE
Western wear with a clasp
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
4%
GENIE
Disney character who is blue most of the time?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
4%
GENIE
Disney character who is blue most of the time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
4%
HEWN
Chopped down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
4%
HEWN
Chopped down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
4%
AGAIN
All over
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
4%
AGAIN
All over
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
4%
POWERNAP
Short time out
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
4%
POWERNAP
Short time out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
4%
TIP
Fall (over)
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
4%
TIP
Fall (over)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
4%
SOBS
Breaks down
(4)
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Sep 4, 2026
4%
SOBS
Breaks down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
4%
TOPPLEDTHEFIFTH
Knocked over a bottle of booze?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
4%
TOPPLEDTHEFIFTH
Knocked over a bottle of booze?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
4%
SEC
Short time?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
4%
SEC
Short time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
4%
BLEWON
Tried to cool down, as hot soup
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
4%
BLEWON
Tried to cool down, as hot soup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
4%
DOTES
Fusses over, with "on"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
4%
DOTES
Fusses over, with "on"
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4%
SMITE
Strike down, biblically
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
4%
SMITE
Strike down, biblically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
4%
ATLAST
"About dang time!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
4%
ATLAST
"About dang time!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
4%
SNARFS
Gobbles (down)
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
4%
SNARFS
Gobbles (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
4%
AWE
Bowl over
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
4%
AWE
Bowl over
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
4%
ONME
"I'll pay this time"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
4%
ONME
"I'll pay this time"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
4%
DEVOTE
Dedicate, as time
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
4%
DEVOTE
Dedicate, as time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
4%
EVER
Of all time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
4%
EVER
Of all time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
4%
NOENTRANCE
Sign that means it's time to turn around
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
4%
NOENTRANCE
Sign that means it's time to turn around
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
4%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
4%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
4%
PARED
Trimmed (down)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
4%
PARED
Trimmed (down)
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4%
ONCE
A single time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
4%
ONCE
A single time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
4%
DENY
Turn down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
4%
DENY
Turn down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
4%
PARES
Cuts (down)
(5)
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Aug 10, 2026
4%
PARES
Cuts (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
4%
EGGO
Waffle over in the freezer aisle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
4%
EGGO
Waffle over in the freezer aisle
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REDO
Make over
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
4%
REDO
Make over
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
4%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
4%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
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4%
ROADGAME
Occasion to wear away uniforms
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
4%
ROADGAME
Occasion to wear away uniforms
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4%
ABASE
Take down a peg
(5)
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Aug 6, 2026
4%
ABASE
Take down a peg
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
4%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
4%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
4%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
4%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
4%
SCOFFAT
Look down upon
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
4%
SCOFFAT
Look down upon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
4%
NSEC
Tiny amt. of time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
4%
NSEC
Tiny amt. of time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
4%
ONONE
Get down __ knee
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
4%
ONONE
Get down __ knee
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SCAN
Glance over
(4)
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Jul 26, 2026
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SCAN
Glance over
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4%
STRIKEOUT
Go down swinging, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
4%
STRIKEOUT
Go down swinging, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
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LAND
Touch down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
4%
LAND
Touch down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
4%
SASH
Pageant wear
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
4%
SASH
Pageant wear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
4%
ERA
Notable time
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
4%
ERA
Notable time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
4%
TRAMPLE
Run roughshod over
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
4%
TRAMPLE
Run roughshod over
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
4%
RERAN
Played over
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
4%
RERAN
Played over
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
4%
WOO
Try to win over
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
4%
WOO
Try to win over
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
4%
ATEUP
Gobbled down
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
4%
ATEUP
Gobbled down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
4%
CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
4%
CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
4%
NEON
Element seen all over Las Vegas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
4%
NEON
Element seen all over Las Vegas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
4%
POWERTUMBLE
Perform dramatic flips down a sprung track
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
4%
POWERTUMBLE
Perform dramatic flips down a sprung track
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4%
CLAPTO
Keep time with rhythmically
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
4%
CLAPTO
Keep time with rhythmically
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4%
CARPETPEEVES
"People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
4%
CARPETPEEVES
"People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
4%
ENDS
Winds down
(4)
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Jul 5, 2026
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ENDS
Winds down
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NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
4%
NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
4%
RARE
Hard to track down
(4)
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Jun 30, 2026
4%
RARE
Hard to track down
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4%
PSST
"Hey, over here!"
(4)
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Jun 29, 2026
4%
PSST
"Hey, over here!"
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4%
WOLFS
Gobbles (down)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
4%
WOLFS
Gobbles (down)
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4%
ACCRUE
Accumulate, as sick time
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
4%
ACCRUE
Accumulate, as sick time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
4%
USAIN
Bolt down the track?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
USAIN
Bolt down the track?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
ORWHENEVER
"... any time, really"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
4%
ORWHENEVER
"... any time, really"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
4%
RUNG
Step up or down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
4%
RUNG
Step up or down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
4%
MOMENTS
Brief periods of time
(7)
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Jun 14, 2026
4%
MOMENTS
Brief periods of time
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4%
SAREE
Bridal wear in Bangladesh
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
4%
SAREE
Bridal wear in Bangladesh
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
4%
USHES
Walks down the aisle, casually
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
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USHES
Walks down the aisle, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
4%
SAT
Plopped down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
4%
SAT
Plopped down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
4%
REREADS
Goes over again, as a contract
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
4%
REREADS
Goes over again, as a contract
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
4%
SKISUIT
Resort wear
(7)
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Jun 6, 2026
4%
SKISUIT
Resort wear
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4%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
4%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
4%
PAVE
Smooth (over)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
4%
PAVE
Smooth (over)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
4%
LATE
Not on time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
4%
LATE
Not on time
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
YORE
Olden times
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
YORE
Olden times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
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%
EON
Countless lifetimes
(3)
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Sep 23, 2026
1%
EON
Countless lifetimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
KEVIN
Two-time NBA Finals MVP Durant
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
KEVIN
Two-time NBA Finals MVP Durant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
RBI
Reward for a sacrifice, at times
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
RBI
Reward for a sacrifice, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
TEMP
Coverage resource
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
TEMP
Coverage resource
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
RADII
Spoke multiple times?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
RADII
Spoke multiple times?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
SOAPS
Daytime fare
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
SOAPS
Daytime fare
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
FRANCES
Three-time Best Actress Oscar winner McDormand
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
FRANCES
Three-time Best Actress Oscar winner McDormand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
ALIBI
Cover story
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
ALIBI
Cover story
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
LETS
Tennis do-overs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
LETS
Tennis do-overs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 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%
CANNON
Deliverer of 25-Across, at times
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
CANNON
Deliverer of 25-Across, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
EROS
Lovers' deity
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
EROS
Lovers' deity
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 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%
TERA
Mega- times mega-
(4)
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Sep 10, 2026
1%
TERA
Mega- times mega-
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
SPY
Undercover agent
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
SPY
Undercover agent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 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%
DHS
Org. that oversees 41-Across
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
DHS
Org. that oversees 41-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
FABRICSTOPWATCH
"Project Runway" timer?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
FABRICSTOPWATCH
"Project Runway" timer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
PIPER
Three-time Oscar nominee Laurie
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
PIPER
Three-time Oscar nominee Laurie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
OAT
Breakfast bit that might soak overnight
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
OAT
Breakfast bit that might soak overnight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
BOA
Feathery neckwear
(3)
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Aug 31, 2026
1%
BOA
Feathery neckwear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
APRONS
Kitchen cover-ups
(6)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
APRONS
Kitchen cover-ups
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1%
EYED
Gave the once-over
(4)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
EYED
Gave the once-over
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1%
PEPPERRALLY
Gathering for chile lovers?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
PEPPERRALLY
Gathering for chile lovers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
ENAMEL
Molar cover
(6)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
ENAMEL
Molar cover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
PAVES
Covers a lot of ground?
(5)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
PAVES
Covers a lot of ground?
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1%
CUSSWORDS
Swears
(9)
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Aug 29, 2026
1%
CUSSWORDS
Swears
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
EATTHECLOCK
Be time-consuming?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
EATTHECLOCK
Be time-consuming?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
(10)
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Aug 26, 2026
1%
CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
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1%
NASA
Discovery org.
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
NASA
Discovery org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 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%
AROD
Three-time AL MVP in the 2000s
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
AROD
Three-time AL MVP in the 2000s
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
FEDEXES
Ships overnight, in a way
(7)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
FEDEXES
Ships overnight, in a way
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1%
UPS
__ and downs
(3)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
UPS
__ and downs
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1%
NIQAB
Muslim face covering
(5)
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Aug 22, 2026
1%
NIQAB
Muslim face covering
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
BARE
Uncovered
(4)
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Aug 22, 2026
1%
BARE
Uncovered
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1%
FDA
Org. that oversees food recalls
(3)
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Aug 20, 2026
1%
FDA
Org. that oversees food recalls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
SHOES
Footwear
(5)
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Aug 18, 2026
1%
SHOES
Footwear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
EYRE
Literary governess Jane
(4)
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Aug 17, 2026
1%
EYRE
Literary governess Jane
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
(5)
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Aug 17, 2026
1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
CLEVELANDBROWNS
Grover + (Alton + Helen Gurley)
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
CLEVELANDBROWNS
Grover + (Alton + Helen Gurley)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
MAKEUPARTIST
One who tries not to overshadow the star?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
MAKEUPARTIST
One who tries not to overshadow the star?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
MOTEL
Interstate stopover
(5)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
MOTEL
Interstate stopover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
SALONS
Makeover sites
(6)
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Aug 12, 2026
1%
SALONS
Makeover sites
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
FASTPASS
Amusement park time-saver
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
FASTPASS
Amusement park time-saver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
PJS
Sleepover attire, familiarly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
PJS
Sleepover attire, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 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%
LET
Tennis do-over
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
LET
Tennis do-over
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ERAS
Noted times
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ERAS
Noted times
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FEARS
Causes of spiraling, at times
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FEARS
Causes of spiraling, at times
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GWEN
Longtime "PBS News Hour" anchor Ifill
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GWEN
Longtime "PBS News Hour" anchor Ifill
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ROMEO
Shakespeare lover
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ROMEO
Shakespeare lover
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SALINE
__ solution: contacts wearer's need
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SALINE
__ solution: contacts wearer's need
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PREP
Work overseen by a sous-chef
(4)
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PREP
Work overseen by a sous-chef
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DALY
Six-time Emmy winner Tyne
(4)
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DALY
Six-time Emmy winner Tyne
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EGGHUNTS
Springtime lawn parties
(8)
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EGGHUNTS
Springtime lawn parties
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SAP
Sentimental one
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SAP
Sentimental one
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HUNTERS
"House __": longtime HGTV series
(7)
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HUNTERS
"House __": longtime HGTV series
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TPS
Covers with sheets?
(3)
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TPS
Covers with sheets?
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EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
(4)
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EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
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FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
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FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
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ELLEN
Discovery astronaut Ochoa
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ELLEN
Discovery astronaut Ochoa
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EUREKA
Shout of discovery
(6)
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EUREKA
Shout of discovery
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BALI
Brand of shapewear
(4)
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BALI
Brand of shapewear
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LAMONT
Connecticut governor Ned
(6)
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LAMONT
Connecticut governor Ned
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GROWINGUP
"I wish wearing flat-irons on our heads would keep us from __": "Little Women"
(9)
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GROWINGUP
"I wish wearing flat-irons on our heads would keep us from __": "Little Women"
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BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
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BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
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SNL
Longtime NBC sketch show, casually
(3)
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SNL
Longtime NBC sketch show, casually
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VAN
Vehicle for movers
(3)
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VAN
Vehicle for movers
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OAR
Dory mover
(3)
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OAR
Dory mover
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KAREEM
Six-time NBA MVP Abdul-Jabbar
(6)
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KAREEM
Six-time NBA MVP Abdul-Jabbar
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ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
(6)
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ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
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JAMMIES
Sleepover duds
(7)
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JAMMIES
Sleepover duds
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IRATEIRATE
"My job is ranking people on a scale of 'miffed' to 'downright furious'"?
(10)
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IRATEIRATE
"My job is ranking people on a scale of 'miffed' to 'downright furious'"?
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TARS
Covers in goo
(4)
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TARS
Covers in goo
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TEN
First number in many countdowns
(3)
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TEN
First number in many countdowns
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EAVE
Roof overhang
(4)
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EAVE
Roof overhang
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CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
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CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
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IRON
Wrinkle remover
(4)
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IRON
Wrinkle remover
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AVOW
Solemnly swear
(4)
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AVOW
Solemnly swear
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LOCALLIBRARY
Community facility for researchers and book lovers
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LOCALLIBRARY
Community facility for researchers and book lovers
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ASHY
Covered in cinders
(4)
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ASHY
Covered in cinders
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CABINSIDEJOB
Part-time gig at a summer camp?
(12)
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CABINSIDEJOB
Part-time gig at a summer camp?
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EAGLEEYESTRAIN
Sign of overwork for a bird of prey?
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EAGLEEYESTRAIN
Sign of overwork for a bird of prey?
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BISHOP
Diagonal mover in chess
(6)
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BISHOP
Diagonal mover in chess
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HOVERS
Watches overprotectively
(6)
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HOVERS
Watches overprotectively
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DUVETS
Bed covers
(6)
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DUVETS
Bed covers
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AERIE
American Eagle Outfitters loungewear brand
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AERIE
American Eagle Outfitters loungewear brand
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TARA
"Educated: A Memoir" writer Westover
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TARA
"Educated: A Memoir" writer Westover
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DISCLOSETHEGAP
Admit to wearing a dental prosthetic?
(14)
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DISCLOSETHEGAP
Admit to wearing a dental prosthetic?
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PHOTO
Getty Images download
(5)
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PHOTO
Getty Images download
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EXURB
Area far from downtown
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EXURB
Area far from downtown
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AKC
Org. that oversees NYC's Museum of the Dog
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AKC
Org. that oversees NYC's Museum of the Dog
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BRA
Swimwear top
(3)
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BRA
Swimwear top
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AES
Two-time loser to DDE
(3)
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AES
Two-time loser to DDE
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LESABRE
Longtime Buick model
(7)
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LESABRE
Longtime Buick model
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STOW
Put in the overhead bin
(4)
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STOW
Put in the overhead bin
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ORE
Mined-over matter?
(3)
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ORE
Mined-over matter?
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SIGN
__ of the times
(4)
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SIGN
__ of the times
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ONEAM
Late bedtime hr.
(5)
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ONEAM
Late bedtime hr.
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TYRA
Banks on many covers
(4)
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TYRA
Banks on many covers
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MAOSUIT
Outfit sometimes worn by Xi Jinping
(7)
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MAOSUIT
Outfit sometimes worn by Xi Jinping
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SCONE
Teatime bite
(5)
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SCONE
Teatime bite
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LIDS
Lens covers?
(4)
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LIDS
Lens covers?
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ALIAS
Cover name
(5)
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ALIAS
Cover name
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LORE
Passed-down tales
(4)
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LORE
Passed-down tales
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SAPPY
Cloyingly sentimental
(5)
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SAPPY
Cloyingly sentimental
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IRA
401(k) rollover target
(3)
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IRA
401(k) rollover target
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SHAMS
Decorative pillow covers
(5)
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SHAMS
Decorative pillow covers
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PANIC
Become overwhelmed
(5)
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PANIC
Become overwhelmed
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SHE
Her partner, sometimes
(3)
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SHE
Her partner, sometimes
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ISLAM
Religion with a call to prayer five times a day
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ISLAM
Religion with a call to prayer five times a day
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APRON
Kitchen cover
(5)
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APRON
Kitchen cover
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OKOK
"You told me a thousand times already!"
(4)
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OKOK
"You told me a thousand times already!"
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COAL
Snowman's eyes, sometimes
(4)
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COAL
Snowman's eyes, sometimes
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TOES
Temperature testers, at times
(4)
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TOES
Temperature testers, at times
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BCC
Email covertly
(3)
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BCC
Email covertly
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WARIO
Nintendo character in purple overalls
(5)
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WARIO
Nintendo character in purple overalls
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Wear down over time" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 194 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ERODE (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Wear down over time"?
The best answer for "Wear down over time" is ERODE with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Wear down over time" 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 September 8, 2020.