| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| fretting | Gradually wear away (something) by rubbing or gnawing |
| gnawing | wear away by persistent biting or nibbling a dog gnawing a bone |
| chafing | to wear away or make sore by rubbing |
| chafes | to wear away or make sore by rubbing |
| chafed | to wear away or make sore by rubbing |
| chafe | to wear away or make sore by rubbing |
