Crossword clue
“Wear away, as the soil”
This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ERODELetters5
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Wear away, as the soil” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on June 27, 2026 as 14-Across. 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 away, as the soil” clue?+
The answer is ERODE (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of June 27, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.
How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+
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