What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Losing ground, literally" from July 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Losing ground, literally”

This clue appeared as 36-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

ERODING

Letters7

Starts withE

Ends withG

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Losing ground, literally” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 20, 2026 as 36-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with E and ends with G, 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 “Losing ground, literally” clue?+

The answer is ERODING (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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