Wear Away Slowly Crossword Clue — 5 Letters

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ERODE
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"Erode" means to wear away slowly, as in erosion of rock or material over time. This is a very common crossword answer for this clue.

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ABRADEMeans to wear away by friction, but is 6 letters — doesn't fit
GNAWSImplies wearing away slowly, as in gnawing at something
CHAFEMeans to wear away by rubbing, 5 letters
SCOURCan mean to wear away a surface, 5 letters

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