Crossword clue

“Wear away”

This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 14 times
ERODE
Letters5
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “Wear away” ran in the Newsday Crossword on August 12, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Wear away” clue?+

The answer is ERODE (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of August 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 14 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on August 12, 2026.

How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+

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