Crossword clue
“Wear down”
This clue appeared as 38-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
ERODELetters5
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels3
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| CORRODE | 7 | 1 of 2 |
| ERODE | 5 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Wear down” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 12, 2025 as 38-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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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Wear down” clue?+
The answer is ERODE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 12, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on March 12, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for March 12, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.