| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ERODE | Gradually wear down |
| ERODE | Wear down gradually |
| ERODE | Wear gradually |
| ERODE | Gradually wear away |
| ERODE | Wear away gradually |
| corrode | to eat or wear away gradually |
| corroded | to eat or wear away gradually |
| fretting | Gradually wear away (something) by rubbing or gnawing |
| weared | produce gradually by friction or attrition wear a hole in the rug |
| wear | produce gradually by friction or attrition wear a hole in the rug |
| wears | produce gradually by friction or attrition wear a hole in the rug |
