Wear down crossword clue
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ERODE — the 5-letter solution to “Wear down”, entered at 39 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for May 07, 2022.
About this clue
“Wear down” appeared as 39 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on May 07, 2022, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 12 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on May 1, 2026.
Other possible answers
Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.
- DEGRADE7 letters
- ABRADE6 letters
Every time this clue has run
- Friday, May 1, 2026ERODE
- Monday, March 16, 2026ERODE
- Saturday, September 27, 2025DEGRADE
- Wednesday, August 20, 2025ABRADE
- Friday, March 21, 2025ERODE
- Thursday, October 24, 2024ERODE
- Tuesday, April 23, 2024ERODE
- Saturday, September 9, 2023ABRADE
- Wednesday, July 19, 2023ERODE
- Tuesday, December 6, 2022ABRADE
- Monday, October 10, 2022DEGRADE
- Saturday, May 7, 2022ERODE
More clues from May 07, 2022
Full guide ›Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Wear down”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Saturday, May 7, 2022, the answer to “Wear down” is ERODE — 5 letters, entered at 39 Across.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: ERODE, DEGRADE, ABRADE. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with E.
Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?
No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.