Crossword clue
“Wear away”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 14 times
ERODELetters5
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Wear away” ran in the Newsday Crossword on August 12, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Wear away” clue?+
The answer is ERODE (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of August 12, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 14 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on August 12, 2026.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for August 12, 2026, or browse every date on the Newsday Crossword hub.