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Wear away, as the soil

The New York Times crossword clue “Wear away, as the soil” answer is ERODE. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.

ANSWER
5 lettersMost recent: June 27 2026

In the NYT Mini Crossword

This clue also appeared in the Mini on these dates:

About this clue

The clue “Wear away, as the soil” resolves to ERODE, a 5-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.

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