| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| EROSE | Gnawed around the edges |
| SINGE | Burn around the edges |
| COARSE | Rough around the edges |
| FRAYED | Loose around the edges |
| EROSE | Rough around the edges |
| STALER | More rough around the edges, perhaps |
| LACE | A little ruff around the edges? |
| EMERY | Board that may be rough around the edges |
