Answer: frays

AnswerCrossword Clue
FRAYSWears by friction.
fraysto make or become worn so that there are loose threads at the edge
fraysto make or become strained or upset
fraysFRAY, to wear by rubbing
fraysnoisy quarrel; fight
FRAYSTo-dos
FRAYSPhrase homonym
FRAYSGets ragged
FRAYSScuffles
FRAYSRavels
FRAYSWears away by usage, as cloth
FRAYSShows wear
FRAYSGets frazzled
FRAYSMelees
FRAYSBrawls
FRAYSWears at the edges
FRAYSRavels.
FRAYSWears into shreds.
FRAYSShows wear, like an old rope
FRAYSTatters
FRAYSSkirmishes
FRAYSBattles
FRAYSStarts to wear
FRAYSBecomes unraveled
FRAYSGets worn a bit
FRAYSBegins to come undone
FRAYSDoesn't wear well
FRAYSUnravels
FRAYSStarts to unravel